Currently waiting for a mole biopsy on a suspicious MM. Was supposed to have it removed last Thursday, but I was surprised to find out I was just getting it examined again, and THEN I was referred to get it removed. Currently waiting for a letter with my appointment and the wait is driving me mad.

Can't stop checking for lumps under my arms / neck, to the point they're really sore (though I can't find anything at least...), and I can't focus on the usual stuff I enjoy so spend my days sulking. Constantly worried they'll miss me or my appointment will be massively delayed which will allow the meloma - if it is that - enough time to 'spread too far' - so I've ended up opting for private, even though it's costing a bomb, but even then there's small waiting times of a week or so.

How do others cope with all this waiting around? Any good advice or reassurance?