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Been called for an appointment 6 weeks after mole removal. Should I be worried?

Beth19
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Please help! First time mum with an 8 month old. My mole on my back had changed since having my baby and the dermatologist decided to remove as a precaution but didn’t seem too concerned. 6 weeks later, I’ve had a call for an appointment in two days. I’ve thought of the worst case scenario worrying if it’s bad and if I will even be around to watch my baby grow up. I’m in such a mess. 
Is it normal to be called in or is called in bad news?

what if it’s stage 3/4. Am I going to die?

someone please help me to try and calm me down.

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  • Hello Beth19 and thank you for posting.

    Waiting for tests and test results can be a very anxious and stressful time and it is easy to overthink things.

    We cannot tell you what the doctor is going to say, but it might be their policy to talk through results face to face rather than on the phone. You cannot read anything into what type of appointment you have and it certainly doesn't mean that the mole was cancerous.

    The main thing is you have done the right thing by getting yourself checked, and if it does turn out to be a skin cancer then it means they can treat it as soon as possible.

    Unfortunately, until you have your appointment there is nothing you can do but wait. Easier said than done but until you know the full situation, try not to overthink things, take a day at a time, and if you can, avoid searching for information on the internet as this won't have the answers either.

    I hope you have your appointment soon and can have support with this from family and friends. You would also be welcome to call our helpline and talk things through with one of our nurses. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040.

    Take care

    Jemma

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  • Hello Beth19 and thank you for posting.

    Waiting for tests and test results can be a very anxious and stressful time and it is easy to overthink things.

    We cannot tell you what the doctor is going to say, but it might be their policy to talk through results face to face rather than on the phone. You cannot read anything into what type of appointment you have and it certainly doesn't mean that the mole was cancerous.

    The main thing is you have done the right thing by getting yourself checked, and if it does turn out to be a skin cancer then it means they can treat it as soon as possible.

    Unfortunately, until you have your appointment there is nothing you can do but wait. Easier said than done but until you know the full situation, try not to overthink things, take a day at a time, and if you can, avoid searching for information on the internet as this won't have the answers either.

    I hope you have your appointment soon and can have support with this from family and friends. You would also be welcome to call our helpline and talk things through with one of our nurses. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040.

    Take care

    Jemma

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