4th Melanoma found after skin check
Hi everyone, so pre my bc journey I have had 3 melanoma. I had my first melanoma at 38, 2nd one at 39 and 3rd at 49. These were caught reasonably early so no further treatment but pretty big scars. I ...
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@arpie I think I will put my concern in writing. The dr are very good at this specialist centre but obviously there needs training regarding communication with cancer patients.
@Fraser totally agree of prompt accurate information reducing anxiety. Sorry you had to go through that uncertainty for a period of time.
@Glemmis sorry you went through that terrible experience. That dr should not have said they were concerned unless that actually knew the result was not good. How dare they raise concerns when they don't even know. I am glad you are ok. I would never see a GP about skin issues. While the nurse really got things wrong, my dermatologist is so skilled in diagnosis of skin cancer I would not see anyone else. I have seen this dermatologist for 25 years. I always go every 6 months but next week I will be checking if he wants me that every 3 or 4 months. I was on a 3 month regime when I had my first melanoma 20 odd yrs ago.
@Fraser totally agree of prompt accurate information reducing anxiety. Sorry you had to go through that uncertainty for a period of time.
@Glemmis sorry you went through that terrible experience. That dr should not have said they were concerned unless that actually knew the result was not good. How dare they raise concerns when they don't even know. I am glad you are ok. I would never see a GP about skin issues. While the nurse really got things wrong, my dermatologist is so skilled in diagnosis of skin cancer I would not see anyone else. I have seen this dermatologist for 25 years. I always go every 6 months but next week I will be checking if he wants me that every 3 or 4 months. I was on a 3 month regime when I had my first melanoma 20 odd yrs ago.