Hi I've got my first appt with the dermatologist on Thursday after seeing the medical photographer last Thursday - my GP sent a photo of my mole to dermatology for a second opinion, who 3 weeks later requested further images from medical illustration.

A week after getting my photographs, dermatology have arranged a face-to-face appointment since they must have been concerned enough by the images to want to see me, but like yourself I have no idea what to expect from this, whether removal will take place (despite not being told anything about it) or if we will arrange for it to be removed at a later date. Since I still am yet to see a specialist I don't know whether it's cancerous or how concerning it actually is, So my anxiety is super high waiting for the appointment now as I feel really in the dark 

I'll report back to you once I've been in but, from what I've heard, you will only get a diagnosis once a biopsy through removal of the mole has taken place. And I also believe the dermatologist will check other moles too if you want them to. 

wishing you the best xx

Hi I've got my first appt with the dermatologist on Thursday after seeing the medical photographer last Thursday - my GP sent a photo of my mole to dermatology for a second opinion, who 3 weeks later requested further images from medical illustration.

A week after getting my photographs, dermatology have arranged a face-to-face appointment since they must have been concerned enough by the images to want to see me, but like yourself I have no idea what to expect from this, whether removal will take place (despite not being told anything about it) or if we will arrange for it to be removed at a later date. Since I still am yet to see a specialist I don't know whether it's cancerous or how concerning it actually is, So my anxiety is super high waiting for the appointment now as I feel really in the dark 

I'll report back to you once I've been in but, from what I've heard, you will only get a diagnosis once a biopsy through removal of the mole has taken place. And I also believe the dermatologist will check other moles too if you want them to. 

wishing you the best xx

Hi! Thank you for your reply. Sorry you're in a similar circumstance. 

Personally I visited the GP who took a photos, this was sent to the dermatologist and then I received notification of my face to face appointment with the dermatologist on the 30th, so I also really have no idea what to expect at all. 

I also haven't been told if a removal will take place then and there or at a later date, so I'm also very nervous about that. I'm terrible with anything like that. All I know is my appointment time/date. 

All the best for your appointment, hopefully everything goes well for you! Take care in the meantime xx

Hi hope you're doing well! I had my appointment this afternoon and it was nowhere near as scary as I thought. I'm having the mole removed in a few weeks for peace of mind - obviously I can't say what the result will be yet but glad to be getting shot of it. 
 

I'd guess you won't be having it removed at the appointment but probably just having the dermatologist confirm that it does warrant removing and then getting a date in the diary. I also asked the doctor to have a look at some other moles on my body and she was happy to have a look. 
 

I was terrified for the appointment because of the uncertainty but honestly I feel so relieved now so I'm sure yours will go the same way :) let us know how it goes xx

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. That's really calmed me down a lot, it's the uncertainty more than anything that's making me anxious. 

I really hope all goes well with the removal (and results). My appointment is on the 30th but I will update here with whatever happens.

Thanks so much again for explaining how it went, I'll stop worrying about it now! :happy: xx