Hi,

I know it's worrying to get a call back but it doesn't always mean it's because it's bad news. Sometimes patients are called back because the mole was severely dysplastic - it's benign but precancerous and they like to check any other moles the patient has. If it is melanoma, it may be very shallow and therefore early stage and easily treated.

If it is melanoma they won't treat you or carry out any tests on Friday - they will give you the results and explain the next steps if treatment is necessary. If it is, they will want to remove further tissue - a Wide Local Excision - but that will be arranged for a later date and fully explained on Friday.

Try not to worry too much, treatment for melanoma is much better than when I was first diagnosed. Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Hi Angie

thank you so much that's really put my mind at ease I was so scared of the uncertainty and spiralling over why they would want me back face to face, fingers crossed,

thanks

Izzy

Hi Angie, 

sadly it was diagnosed as a melanoma, a 1b? I do have to have a wide local excision but felt a bit mentally prepared thanks to your response earlier this week, still a shock though

I'm sorry to hear that Izzy but at least it's been caught early and, after the WLE and a period of monitoring, hopefully you will be good to go. I will send you a friend request in case you'd like to ask any questions by private message.  xx