I found an unusual mole last year. I saw the Doctor and was referred to Dermatology Dept, QEUH, Glasgow.
Within two weeks I had mole removed and sent for analysis. I got a call from Dr Thorley at the hospital to come in and see her the following week.
I was told it was a melanoma and that I would have to attend Plastic Surgery. I saw Mr Morley and was told I needed a deeper dissection to remove more skin and also a scans to check if it had entered the lymph nodes. This was done at the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow, in September.
After the operation I was told it would be 6 weeks to get the results back. The results came back showing there had been miniscule cancer in the lymph nodes that were removed. So no further treatment needed at this time.
I now have appointments every 6 months between Dermatology and Plastic Surgery to check my progress.
I was lucky to catch the melanoma quickly, and am amazed at the speed of the treatment I received.
Dr Thorley at Dermatology has been fabulous, answers all my questions, in fact is delighted when I come prepared to ask.
She never sugar coats her answers and makes you feel your future is now in the safe hands of the NHS. Bravo!
"Bravo"
About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Dermatology (Skin Conditions) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Dermatology (Skin Conditions) Glasgow G51 4TF Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Plastic Surgery Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Plastic Surgery Glasgow G51 4TF
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