Hi Shazh

I also went to my GP last week with the same thing. I was referred to dermatology through the two week pathway and I have received my appointment through today (it’s on 5/7) I am in Scotland so not sure if England etc follow same guidelines. 

The waiting is such a worry, I would maybe call your GP and ask if they have referred you through the two week pathway and if not you could maybe ask if they know current waiting times in your area? Did they refer you to dermatology?

I hope this helps a little. 

Jax :) 

Aw I’m Greater Glasgow and Clyde, just up the road from you :)

I noticed the title of your post after I replied and I saw you said urgent suspected cancer referral, that’s the same for me. Like you I left completely overwhelmed and had to call back the next day to double check my understanding.

Fingers crossed you get your letter through asap! My anxiety is through the roof, please do post an update and let us know how you get on and when your appointment is :) x

Thank you  I will call my doctors first thing in the morning and give you an update xx

Hey, how are you? Have you had your appointment yet? 

I called hospital and they said I will receive a letter by next week. They have also put me on the cancellation list so hopefully hear something soon x

Hi 

Well that’s good news, hopefully you’ll have a date then asap. 

My appointment is this Saturday morning with dermatology at hospital. On one hand I just want it over with and the other I don’t want to go.

How have you been feeling about it all? I’m trying to remain optimistic and not let my brain run away with itself but my God it’s hard.

Please keep me updated and best of luck. It's the not knowing I think. One day I'm optimistic and the next day I'm fearing the worst. My mole has changed again! Like you, I just want this dealt with xx

Hello

I had my appointment this morning and it’s all good news.

A dermascope was used to look at the areas my GP was concerned about. I was asked about family history of melanoma (my grandad passed away from this, extreme sunbed use as a teenager/early 20s and living in Australia and New Zealand for two years) As you can see there were a few high risks for me as well as the change in mole.

I don’t even need a biopsy and no further checks. I have what is called seborrhoeic keratoses. The dermatologist explained why she is confident that’s what it is and even done a full body check of me for anything else that I was nervous about.

I hope this has given you some peace of mind! Have you heard about your appointment yet? 

Wow that is amazing news,! I am soooo happy for you. 

I called hospital through the week and they said I should receive a letter this week coming. Praying I get the same outcome as you. I'll definitely let you know how I get on. 

Thank you for keeping me updated about yourself x

Hi, I’m in a similar position but in my area the 2 weeks wait is not being met. For several years I had a large freckle on my leg which after several years was diagnosed as a melanoma and removed surgically 4 years ago. Post op histology showed it was malignant. 
I now have very similar large freckle (>1cm) on my arm which I’ve been watching for 3 years,, and which has recently grown and darkened. 
a week ago I saw GP who said it was Seb K and attempted to freeze it off. 
it didn’t scab over and fall off and is now dark and raised. 
it’s very like the one on my leg which was Stage 2b I think when it was removed. 
i. Managed to see another GP today who did urgent referral to dermatology under 2 week wait target. 
I rang them to book and they said minimum 3-4 weeks. I'm worried sick - what can I do?