Melanoma in situ - consultant says it's not cancer, google says it is. I'm really confused

Hello

ive had a mole removed from the side of my toe and the surgery and the recovery has been pretty rough and two weeks in, I still can’t walk and feel like I’ve finally turned a corner with the heating, however today I found out it came back as melanoma in situ,

I got the results over the phone and feel like it hit me like a brick so I didn’t ask many questions.

Bur what confused me is the consultant said that’s despite it been called melanoma in situ is it not cancer and it’s precancerous, and that that need to take away more skin, as a precaution. However Google ( I have health anxiety so was straight on Google) it says it is cancer, so I’m really confused and upset.

they did say that they will discuss my case in some sort of weekly meeting, but not sure what that’s for.

thank very much 

  • Dr Google has not spent 7 years studying medicine, then at least 10 years as a resident doctor, before becoming a consultant in cancer services. 

    The weekly meeting is a Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting attended by the team of specialist doctors, nurses and allied health professional involved in delivering your cancer care. They will discuss the results of any scans and tests you may have had before proposing a care plan for you. This plan will then be discussed with you by whoever is appointed as your lead clinician. Once you have agreed to a care plan, your consent will be recorded and treatment can start.

    Your health anxiety is understandable - you are bound to be worried - but please be assured that there isn’t just one doctor involved in planning your care - there’s a whole team of professionals.

    The process may seem frustratingly slow at times, but it is tried and tested. Literally over a million people (including me) are alive today in the UK because they have been subject to the same process. 

    Good luck
    Dave

  • Offline in reply to davek

    I’ve had no tests or scans, other than a full mole excision. So I assume I have to wait for this meeting, until my next surgery date? 
    I am glad to hear you are well, after your treatment. 
    thank you