Referred for mole biopsy, health anxiety is doing its job

I'm 29, male and recently went to have a few moles checked as they didn't look normal. Straight away the doctor spotted a mole on my back that she didn't like the look of and she seemed to be examining it for ages.

she's referred me for a biopsy this Thursday, and she worded it like 'it's better to be safe but I'm not overly concerned, just want a second opinion.' But now my health anxiety is going nuts. It's on my back and I obviously never see what's back there - so I could have had it for years and not known.

in my head, I feel like too long has passed and I'm going to get an awful result.

i know I sound ridiculous but pretty much spent the last few days crying and not doing anything I enjoy because I'm scared.

has anyone here had a mole biopsy before? Hopefully you have something reassurance as I'm really really nervous!

thank you

  • Welcome to the forum Tuffynn although I'm sorry for the worry and anxiety your mole and upcoming biopsy are causing.

    I hope this information we have about removing a mole will help to ease your mind but hopefully some of our members who have had this done will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    Wishing you all the best for Thursday Tuffynn. We'll be thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator