Ummappa ( worried again, husband may have a melanoma )

Hi my husband has Actinic Keratosis mostly on his head, he had a cancerous growth removed in Jan 2026,  the biopsy showed it was cancerous but with  clear margins so all was good, when he goes for his 3 monthly check up they always check the moles on his back , 3 months ago they said they would keep there eye on one of them , when he went Monday 10th they said they said it needs to be removed it could be melanoma, its being removed Saturday 14 th  November,  has anyone had a mole removed with good results , thank you in anticipation . X

  • Hi Ummappa, 

    Your poor husband that's two growths in a row he has had removed. I am glad the one he had removed last January had clear margins and it's good that they were thorough and examined the moles on his back when he was having his 3 monthly check up. How did the mole removal go yesterday? I hope all went well and that it all heals quickly. Fingers crossed for good results. It's not easy to have to wait for the results and it's normal to be worried during this time of uncertainty. To help you deal with this waiting game, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for important news. 

    Should you wish to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they have a free helpline you can ring on 0808 800 4040 - it is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Other members of our community will have had a mole removed before and will know what it's like to be in your situation and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. I am keeping everything crossed for you husband for good results and that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator