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Suspected SCC - what will happen at my dermatology appointment this weekend?

Chels75
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Hi.
I went to the GP - though my appointment was with an ANP - last week regarding a suspicious mole.  From looking at images online I'm fairly certain it's a SCC.  The nurse sent a picture to dermatology and within 24 hours I had received an invite for a dermatology appointment this weekend.

I was told the initial appointment is just a consultation, but I assumed they would either remove part or all of the mole for a biopsy? Can anyone confirm what happened at their appointment? Also, if it is confirmed to be SCC, or any other type of skin cancer, will they check all other moles, or will they just do tests to see if it has spread elsewhere?

Thanks

  • Hello Chels75 and thanks for your post,

    The dermatologist will look at the lesion using a dermatoscope. This is similar to a magnifying glass.

    We have a page on tests for skin cancer. It illustrates the different types of biopsies that the dermatologist may do to help work out what the mole may be. If they do take a biopsy, this will then be sent to the pathologist where it will be looked at under a microscope to work out what the mole is.

    You may hear from other members of the forum but every situation is different and it can be difficult to compare one person's situation with another.

    Try and take one step at a time.

    If you would like to talk any of this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a call.

    The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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