Being fast tracked for mole removal. Anyone else had this?

Just wondering if anyone has experienced what I has and it was benign

I had an appointment few months ago for a full body mole check and one mole wasnt looking that great, I was referred to the hospital to get it checked but didn't get an appointment yet, my dermatologist followed up on me and wanted to check me again, which was today, and the mole did change in the last few months, between appointments, so now the doc will try to fast track my hospital appointment to get it fully removed and checked, I don't know how long the referral will take so I'll worry in the mean time

My mole is located on my side, below a rib, which is how high my tights go, I wear tights a lot - could the mole change be caused by clothing irritation? Do moles change from that? 

Has anyone experienced a mole change due to possible friction and irritation?

This particular mole has been changing for the last 6 years or so, it bled and crusted years ago and was 10mm

Today it is 14 by 7 mm

But surely if it was malignant all these years I would have gotten more symptoms?

I did get it checked few years ago with my gp, when it was bleeding, and he said it was normal, so i just left it

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  • HelloDrunkOrange

    I'm sorry to hear that you're waiting on the removal of a suspicious mole at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious and have some questions ahead of your appointment. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long to be given a date. 

    We know that for many people this period of uncertainty can be difficult and it's natural to be worried about the possible outcome. Many people find it helps to chat things through with someone and I wonder if you might find it useful to talk with one of our nurses. I'm sure they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope you have some news soon DrunkOrange. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • HelloDrunkOrange

    I'm sorry to hear that you're waiting on the removal of a suspicious mole at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious and have some questions ahead of your appointment. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long to be given a date. 

    We know that for many people this period of uncertainty can be difficult and it's natural to be worried about the possible outcome. Many people find it helps to chat things through with someone and I wonder if you might find it useful to talk with one of our nurses. I'm sure they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope you have some news soon DrunkOrange. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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