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I have a mole on my back which is very itchy

Ela861
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Hi, I have recently visited my gp because I have a mole on my back which is very itchy, keeps scabbing and is an abnormal shape. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to upload a picture on to any apps that could give me some peace of mind? I do not know when I will be seen at the mole clinic and I feel like my gp is not bring helpful, she told me there is no time limit on when I could be seen. I am at my wits end and not had a proper night's sleep for a while. 

Thank you for reading, I will be grateful of any replies. 

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    Hello Ela861, 

    I am afraid we are unable to advise you on where you could upload a picture of your mole and we do not allow images of moles to be shared on our forum - we don't have a function on our forum to upload images and we do not allow links to any pictures of a medical nature to be posted either as per our forum rules. I have therefore changed the title of your thread and one of our cancer nurses will respond shortly with some helpful advice. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are worried about a mole that has changed, but I am afraid no one is going to beable to tell you what is going on.

    There is no facility to upload photographs as the only person that can examine you and decide if further investigation is needed is a doctor. Once you are reviewed in the clinic, they will know what to do next. 

    Take care and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.

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