Hello,
I've just had a mole removed and it is being sent off to test whether there is cancer present. Prior to undergoing the mole removal I was told I could have the procedure within 2 weeks and that the test results would come back within 12 days. I thought that was fairly quick. I had the procedure and prior to leaving the hopsital I was confirming how I should expect to receive the results and I was then told it would be 8 weeks (2 months), because they were busy and backed up at the hospital it is sent to. I feel really let down I wasn't told before so I could go privately. I want to know sooner rather than later if there's any possibility that if it is cancer it has spread so I can get on with further treatment. Are there any tests I can have privately that would help me discover this? Can I have the mole moved to private care so it can be tested sooner? I'm about to have a baby in 2 weeks and am juggling gestational diabetes, a toddler, pregnancy, an early c section and now this. Anything that could be done to help me speed up the process would be appreciated. I keep thinking about the kids and the importance of acting quickly. We have melanoma in our family.
