Hi Emma Jane.

I had mine removed and I was diagnosed with Stage 1a melanoma I knew within the week of it being removed and i had a second op (WLE)  and another removed which was fine as was the results from the WLE. You have done the best thing and I am now being checked on every 3 months and I've also had mole mapping done as I have loads of moles! It is scary and worrying but you are in the process and hopefully it will all come back clear. Please stay in touch as I am 5 months down the process, feeling great, I've got my first appointment for my checks tomorrow and i do obstacle course racing so ive got my first race next weekend!!! Which I've been out of the game for a while on total rest but I'm raring to go! 

Don't overthink and definatley don't Google! Xxx

Thank you so much for your reply! And I'm so happy to hear that you are doing so well! Google has terrified me so badly! I'm scared that my children will grow up without me, I'm scared that this means my entire life has changed. I've not even had a confirmed diagnosis yet, just that the derm has said the mole is very consistent with melanoma, I've since found others that look exactly the same. I'm so freaked by it all. Your story has given me so much positivity though so honestly thank you. And good luck with your run ! X

This is where I am now with the paranoia, the mole that was melanoma no one thought it was going to be from the Dr i initially saw right down to the hospital but because I had noticed the change they wanted to air on the side of caution, the one they removed from my back looked well dodgy but that came back clear!!!! How i see it now is its a warning, ive always been a sun worshipper, im outside alot and I feel like I've had a 2nd chance I've just got to think differently, im embracing the pasty vampire look! stay strong, stay positive and I wish you all the luck in the world, and I'm here if you have any questions xxx

The paranoia is the worst isn't it! 

See I'm the opposite, I've never been one for spending a lot of time in the sun, and I've used a sunbed once or twice in my entire life, so its a big shock that this has been suggested to me to be honest. 

I'm so stressed today as its been a week since my dermatologist told me that it could be melanoma and it needs removing asap, and I've just called to find out if there is any news on a date to have it removed, and they have said an appointment has been made for me for the 22nd of May, I am absolutely devastated as everything I have been told about this condition is that it can become deadly in a matter of weeks, so to wait for another 4 weeks to have it removed is just terrifying, I know that I'm going to be a bundle of anxiety until then :( 

The paranoia is the worst isn't it! 

See I'm the opposite, I've never been one for spending a lot of time in the sun, and I've used a sunbed once or twice in my entire life, so its a big shock that this has been suggested to me to be honest. 

I'm so stressed today as its been a week since my dermatologist told me that it could be melanoma and it needs removing asap, and I've just called to find out if there is any news on a date to have it removed, and they have said an appointment has been made for me for the 22nd of May, I am absolutely devastated as everything I have been told about this condition is that it can become deadly in a matter of weeks, so to wait for another 4 weeks to have it removed is just terrifying, I know that I'm going to be a bundle of anxiety until then :(