Waiting for mole biopsy results

Hi,

I had a new mole checked out that I didn’t like the look of. I booked an appointment at my doctors they took a photo and sent it to dermatology. Dermatology then sent me a text message for a booking for clinical photography. It then took another 9 days and I had a text for admission for dermatology I had it taken out on the 30/9. 
It’s now been 5 weeks and 3 days I had a text for an appointments for dermatology at the same hospital it was taken out. The appointment isn’t for another 10 days. I haven’t received a letter yet to give me more information. But I know that if it’s nothing to worry about they usually only send a letter telling you what it is. I have terrible anxiety over this, I can’t concentrate or sleep properly. I am thinking the worst. Has anyone had an appointment and been told it’s ok. 
i originally went in on 13th of August and I feel like I have waited ages and had so much anxiety I can’t take anymore waiting. 

thank you 

Gabby 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I can appreciate that this must be a worrying time for you, waiting for results is never easy.

    I am sorry but you can't read anything into how long you are waiting for the results to get to you.  We know that across the UK many people are waiting longer, however, this still does not mean you necessarily have cancer.

    If you can try to take your mind off this by keeping busy and don't go online for information that might cause you more stress and worry.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Caroline 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I can appreciate that this must be a worrying time for you, waiting for results is never easy.

    I am sorry but you can't read anything into how long you are waiting for the results to get to you.  We know that across the UK many people are waiting longer, however, this still does not mean you necessarily have cancer.

    If you can try to take your mind off this by keeping busy and don't go online for information that might cause you more stress and worry.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Caroline 

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