Hello Everyone,
My name is Sharla , I found out July 2012 that I have Malignant Melinoma Stage II Cancer. It all began I feel two years ago with a fungi toe nail on the big left toe. I had it removed by a podiatrist and she said the nail would grow back. It never did. As time went on I developed a sore (so I thought) on top of the toe below the nail bed. I went to see another podiatrist who removed the sore. It came back Malignant Melinoma. I then went to see a surgeon who did many tests. Pet Scan, Ultra Sound, biopsy of the lymph nodes in the groin area, and amputation of the large big toe. I have been dealing with alot of changes since I cannot wear a shoe except for a gym shoe. As for the pain it is slowly going away but still feel the nerves trying to reconnect. Thinking now after the surgery that everything is fine since they took the 3 cent. away from the toe, and the lymph nodes clear, I can move on with life. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visiting the oncologist now and having more tests since now after surgery another lump appeard under my skin in my leg. Had that removed and biopsied and it came back positive for melinoma. Back for another sugery #3. When does it end????? I have been trying to find a job but cannot interview or even focus. My husband is pushing me to find a job already and I keep saying I need to make sure my health is okay. But what we are told this melenoma can come back at anytime so keep moving forward with life. But also with all the dr appts etc how do I get a job ? I cannot keep taking off for appts? This is so stressful !!! Can anyone relate and assist me so I am not struggling with this guilt. Thanks!!! Shar