Thanks to the NHS this whole journey has been quick. December 2020 I visited the GP for a suspicious looking mole, she referred we straight away with the 2 week wait list for dermatologist. 
 

The dermatologist didn't seem concerned but decided to do a punch excision to send for biopsy. The wound became infected and was VERY sore, and with the way my brain works, I automatically thought there was something wrong.

CNS nurse telephone appointment - diagnosed with Stage 1 Melanoma. Part of me should be grateful that we detected this horrible disease early, but also part of me feels invaded and sick with worry. I have a 3y boy, so the anxiety is significant. 
 

luckily my WLE is booked in for Thursday! I'm feeling positive and glad this is fast moving, but again the worry, anxiety and stress is affecting me. Sleepless nights, stress headaches, constantly examining my body looking for abnormalities, what will my future be like? Will this ever stop? 

trying my best to remain as positive as I can, but I do find this difficult.