Skin cancer

I had a Mole removed 3 weeks ago. The consultant who saw me originally said before removal it was definitely skin cancer. I was surprised they could tell just by looking under the dermatoscope. When I went a week after to have the biopsy the consultant was lovely and put my mind at rest and said 'I would be really surprised if it's anything other than a Basal Cell Carcinoma and I'm predicting that when I get the results I will just be sending you a letter saying it's a BCC and no further treatment required.'  However, I called the secretary today as I had heard nothing and she said a letter had been posted today asking me to attend an appt in a weeks time to discuss my results. Should I be concerned that it's not what the consultant had predicted (eg a simple letter) or is this just the normal procedure? 

 

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I appreciate that you weren't prepared to have to go back to the hospital for your results as this isn't what you were told originally by your consultant.

    Hospitals generally work to a protocol and hospital clinics are trying to get their services up and running again during this pandemic. Patients are usually  sent a letter giving them an appointment time to come in to the hospital and get their results face to face with their medical team.

    Waiting when you are worried is stressful but hopefully you'll know more soon. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Thank you for your response Celene.

     

    it's good to know that it could just be routine then.