Hello! 

I recently went to my GP with a suspicious mole. I was referred to the skin clinic at my local hospital and my appointment is a week and a half since my GP appointment I think they “aim” to have you seen in 2 weeks as I believe the actual biopsy results can take a few weeks to come through (it they do one). 

If I was to prebook an appointment at my GP it would take about 6 weeks however I can call when they open and usually get an appointment on the day is this something your GP surgery do? 

If he is concerned about the mole then I would urge him to get soon as soon as possible. X

Hi, 

Ok, some GP surgeries have a GP who specialises in dermatology and they have been trained to look at any suspect mole with a dermascope to see if there are any cancerous cells. Those positive for such cells then get referred to dermatology at the hospital. If I was in your husband's position I would contact the surgery and ask for a call back from the GP concerned. Explain that the long wait for an appointment with them would cause you stress and upset and ask if another GP can look at the mole and refer you if there is any doubt as to malignancy. If they prevaricate quote NICE guidelines on waiting times for suspected cancer (just look on the NICE website). Good luck, I hope it turns out to be fine. Please let us know how you get on.

Angie (melanoma patient)

Thanks for your reply.