HI,

I was diagnosed with 1b melanoma around 8 months ago, this was removed and I also had a sentinal lymoh node biopsy which came back negative which was a relief.

I have recently been to my 2nd 3 month check up and a dark mole has been identififed which looks nothing like my other moles which they are looking to remove and biospy. I also have a new mole which started growing around 2.5 months ago and was pretty itchy, was translucent but has now turned dark, they said they will arrange for this one to be curretted. 

Its been 5 weeks since I went for my 2nd check up and I havent received any appointment through, I called the dermatology ward last week who advised that they have a big backlog and they cannot confirm when my appoinment will be other than they may start Saturday and Sunday appointments. I didnt wait anywhere near this length of time last year and was wondering if anyone else is having the same delays? I understand that the NHS have been really stretched but are they only targeted on removing moles within a certain timeframe when you are first diagnosed rather than any future mole removals? Waiting for the results is hard enough but waiting for this appointment when being diagnosed with previous melanoma is burning my head out a bit.

Thanks everyone