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Suspected skin cancer referral

Gem1207
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I saw my GP about a mark on my back that has appeared in the last 6 months. It’s itchy, raised, two tone and funny shape and blurred edges. Have been referred on a 2 week urgent referral. Had a call from hospital today to say I need to go to a teledermatology appt and I read online that the results can take 2-3 weeks!! I’m so worried. Have googled which I know I shouldn’t do but you can’t help it! 

why haven’t I been given a consultant appt? Surely that’s better as they can give you some idea there and then. Whereas now I will wait maybe 3 weeks and may need a face to face. Seems like a bit of a strange process to me. 

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  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about this mark you have on your back and the concern it is causing you.

    You will see a dermatologist but just need to go through the system in the right order. This usually means a triage system where each case is assessed and then prioritised in urgency.

    From what you say you probably will be seen quite quickly but for now need to sit tight and wait to be called.

    Try and avoid googling any more as the internet can't diagnose you and it is only further tests that can say exactly what this might be.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything turns out okay for you.

    Take care

    Naomi

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  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about this mark you have on your back and the concern it is causing you.

    You will see a dermatologist but just need to go through the system in the right order. This usually means a triage system where each case is assessed and then prioritised in urgency.

    From what you say you probably will be seen quite quickly but for now need to sit tight and wait to be called.

    Try and avoid googling any more as the internet can't diagnose you and it is only further tests that can say exactly what this might be.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything turns out okay for you.

    Take care

    Naomi

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