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24th April 2008
At aged 27 and 32 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with a grade 2 Melanoma. My doctor did not believe the mole was anything too suspicious, but took it off as I was not happy with it. (I had a previous grade 1 Melanoma, so the doctor was not going to take chances). After a wider excision, I was deemed to be clear and remain so to this day. Apart from wearing a pretty impressive scar on my upper right arm, I have no lasting ill effects. I am lucky in so many ways, and I wish that when people look at my scar they would feel the same. I am scarred, but I am alive. I continue with my annual check ups and encourage everyone else to be checked regularly too. Four years on I would say to everyone, trust your own instincts. Get a second opinion if you need to. I thank my lucky stars that my GP trusted me.
- Emma
