I had a mole which started to grow in several directions, had photos looked at, then further photos at dermatology clinic, resulting in the mole being removed on 24/10/25. I waited till 5/01/26 to be told that it was a grade 1b melanoma, and that I would have to have a wide incision (still waiting). My cousin also had a grade 1b melanoma and was told that a wide incision and sentinel lymph node biopsy was needed. This was done within 6 weeks, and a nurse was assigned to discuss anything with.
Is there an actual timeline for getting the wide incision done? Should I be having the slnb? Should I have been put in contact with a nurse? The 7 months it has taken so far have been very stressful, and I just don't know whether to chase up or just keep waiting.
Has anyone else had this long a wait, or am I just expecting too much?
