In June 2015 I had my kidney removed after a diagnosis of grade 3 renal cell carcinoma. Luckily it was confined to the kidney and hadn't spread so I didn't need further treatment except from 6 monthly scans. I always find the waiting for results after my scans difficult but thankfully - so far - they have been clear.  About 4 weeks ago I thought I had something digging in my back and asked a friend to have a look. She said I had a mole and that it ought to be looked at. My doctor referred me to a dermatologist with the dreaded " you will be seen within 2 weeks". I saw the dermatologist on Monday the 12th who said it needed to be removed. I went in the next day for the procedure under local anaesthetic. I am now waiting for the results of the biopsy which I have been told will take 4-6 weeks. I am trying to remain positive that it will turn out to be nothing but the waiting is always difficult.