Pre diagnosis- urgent referral, very worried

Just found two separate melanoma type looking things. One on buttock that’s a lumpy pimple that’s been there for a few months. And in the last few weeks a lesion under my breast that’s itchy.

Gp referred me and awaiting to be seen by dermatologist. Very worried.

if I have 2 has it spread already? Is there a chance they are both contained? 

  • Hi Bells123, 

    You did well to go and see your GP when you found this lumpy pimple and the lesion that is itchy - it's always best to get these things checked and I hope that you won't have to wait too long to see a dermatologist. It is normal to be worried and to fear the worst and believe for example that having 2 means that it has spread when it could be completely unrelated. You won't really know for sure what it is until you have had the dermatologist examine it closely so in the meantime try not to look things ups online as it would only make you feel more anxious or anticipate the worst. It won't be long now hopefully until you see the specialist and I hope that it will turn out to be nothing of concern. 

    Waiting for results is not easy and I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. I hope that you will find some good strategies in there to help you overcome the anxiety that often comes with the wait for a diagnosis. Other members of our community will have been through something similar before and I hope they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you and best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

  • Thank you Lucie, that is all super helpful.  I really appreciate it xx