Waiting time

I found a strange mark on my toe so booked in with my GP 06/07 I was referred to dermatology on the 2ww and was seen on 17/7. During my appointment my toe they said they will monitor and see me again in 3 months but whilst doing a body check found a mole of sorts on my back that I wasnt aware of. I was told it needed to be removed. They got another dermatologist to check and they said straight away it needed to be removed. This wasnt very reassuring. I had too much on my mind to ask any questions and was told id get an appointment for both my back and my 3 month appointment for my toe and was given a leaflet on pre op and post op. First question when should I expect to have it removed?  Second question is i have a spot above what they found that is itching and I have a gnarring pain, with it being a different place shall I mention it or could it be related with it being about 12cm away(its under a tattoo so may have been missed) ? 

Thanks

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    It is difficult to know when your appointment will be as there are variations up and down the country. if you have been given pre and post op instructions it will hopefully not be too long. It maybe worth phoning the dermatology secretary and ask them when the appointment is likely to be. Do let them know about the mole under the tattoo when you see them so they are aware.

    I do hope that you know more soon.

    If you would like to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine