Nodula melanoma

Hello my gp saw me yesterday and looked at a 4mm  lump on my bum.  She said it looks and feels like a cyst and there's pigmentation.  She told me to come back 2 weeks to see if grown.  But surely if its looks suspicious I can't wair 2 weeks! Im.worried about nodula melanoma.

  • Hi there Bear3

    I am sorry to hear how your situation is affecting you and your anxiety levels.

    As I said yesterday you have seen your GP which was the right thing to do and they want you to wait 2 weeks before reviewing this again.

    I don't think anyone here can put your mind at ease so I suggest you speak with your GP surgery and ask if you can see a different doctor to get their opinion.

    I hope you know more soon

    Take care

    Naomi

  • Hi Bear

    Im sorry to hear you are worried about the cyst on your bottom being Nodular Melanoma. Your GP will have seen many cases of cysts and melanomas if she says it both looks and feels like a cyst it very likely is. The follow up appointment in 2 weeks will confirm if it is a cyst if it has not grown. If it puts your mind at ease most nodular melanomas occur on exposed areas on the back of the neck and head rather than on places which get little sun exposure. Nurse Naomi has given you some good advice too. All the best.

    Ed