Hello and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your situation and the anxiety that it is causing you. I can imagine that as you have just been told, you are still trying to process it all.

Hopefully when you have a date for your next appointment it will be easier to deal with.

You may find it helpful to speak to the dermatology secretary to find out when your appointment is likely to be.

You may find it helpful to look at the British Association of Dermatology fact sheet about how to stay safe in the sun.

We have a page on our website about sun safety and how to calculate the UV index and sunburn risk.

Try if you can to take one step at a time so it is not too overwhelming.

You are very welcome to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine