Hi Janemu,

I can understand your anxiety with everything you are going through and it's natural to question whether the right medical decision has been made.

Dermatologists are highly trained although it's not unusual for the odd patient to find their mole wasn't benign as first thought. If you are worried enough to take it further you can always ask for a second opinion, however this may be difficult to get on the NHS and may require a private dermatology appointment (if you can afford the consultation fee). If you see a private consultant & they suggest the mole be removed to ensure if it's OK, you can ask for it to be done on the NHS and you will be transferred back to NHS care.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)