Mole biopsy

Hi, I had a mole removed on 29th February and was told that my results would be sent in the post within the next 4 weeks. I asked the doctor what would happen if it was bad news and she said she was 99% sure it wouldn’t be (having reviewed the pictures previously taken) but said if it was then I’d receive an appointment letter. I was also advised to call for an update if my results weren’t received 4 weeks later. 

On 25th March, I left a message for the dermatology pod to see if my results were ready and received a call back 15mins later advising they weren’t and sometimes rresults can take up to 6 weeks. However, the next day I received a letter dated 22nd March confirming an appointment had been made for June (3 months away). I’ve left multiple messages on the dermatology pod’s answering machine but haven’t had a callback. I’m really confused because I was told my results weren’t ready but yet have received a letter with an appointment date. I’m also worried because the appointment is so far away surely if they found something then shouldn’t l be seen quicker? 

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

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  • Hi Afraidmama91 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear you haven't heard back from the Dermatology pod just yet, but fingers crossed they will ring you in the next few days so you can get your questions answered and your mind put at ease.

    Many of our members have been through this process so will completely understand your concerns, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime, if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Afraidmama91 and wishing you all the best with your results.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Afraidmama91 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear you haven't heard back from the Dermatology pod just yet, but fingers crossed they will ring you in the next few days so you can get your questions answered and your mind put at ease.

    Many of our members have been through this process so will completely understand your concerns, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime, if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Afraidmama91 and wishing you all the best with your results.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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