Melanoma

[Froomp]

I was sent to a dermatologist yesterday, about a black line under my toe nail. I expected him to send me on my way reassured it was just one of those things. Instead he has told me I need a biopsy and will get the appointment in the next week or so (cue panic).
The line has been under my toe nail for at least 8/9 months. If this is Melanoma is this going to be too late for effective treatment?
And has anyone had a biopsy and it turned out not to be cancer? The dermatologist said looking at it he was sure it wasn’t blood, which rules out trauma so what else could it be?
I’m in a real state and don’t know how to talk myself down.

Its not cancer. Thank God. The appointment was to tell me that it was a mole that was showing precancerous changes. But it’s gone and nothing further needs doing. I feel so silly for wasting all of your time. I’m really sorry for being such a drama queen.

That is such good news and what a relief!!!

Oh my god!!!
Brilliant news
So so delighted for you !!!!

Wonderful news!

And you weren’t being silly, any of us would’ve been the same as you!

That's great op!!

Thank goodness! So relieved for you

Great news OP. What a relief!

So relieved for you xx

Don't feel silly for valuing your health and afraid that it could have been compromised. Such a relief for you

Ummmm - you haven't wasted anyone's time! You were worried and needed support.

This is amazing news! I bet you feel like you have been given a new life! Don’t feel silly - they could just have easily told you really bad news today. Enjoy your evening OP I’m 100% sure you will

Wonderful news

Oh gosh, Thank goodness op!

Never apologise!! I'm so glad you're ok.
Take care of yourself!

@Froomp brilliant news! So that's both of us in the clear of subungal melanoma. I have a subungal but haematoma ( had a bit of a moment when I got the letter but gave head a wobble). Hurrah! Do celebrate for an evening. Enjoy being free of that horrible worry. So pleased for you.

@Froomp I am so relieved for you, what a great update.

So pleased to hear this. Have been checking back for updates. You haven’t wasted anyone’s time and posts like these make other people get checked out as well. or or or whatever your poison is, enjoy!

I feel like cracking a bottle open on your behalf! Brilliant news OP xx 😃❤️

Whooooop whooooop happy days OP. So happy for you.

I’m so happy for you @Froomp 🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂

You haven’t wasted a second of my time, I’m very happy to have been around to support you.

@Froomp that’s great news! So pleased for you. Don’t apologise at all. It’s a bloody horrid thing to go through.

The big thing I took away from my own melanoma was how important it is that I look after myself. I’d put off seeing a doctor for so long when I really should have gone so much sooner, so now I always encourage everyone I know not to leave it, to get checked out ASAP.

for you OP, be kind to yourself over the coming days and weeks, it’s a scary thing you’ve been through xx

Oh op please don't apologise I think you are incredibly brave! Congrats 🥂

Ah, that’s made me grin.
Fabulous news x

What @BarbarAnna said. It's not a waste of anything and hopefully encourages others not to be scared of checking things out

Excellent news now breathe