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Urgent dermatology appointment

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Hi everyone,

I saw my GP regarding a change in my mole and have been urgently referred to a dermatologist at the hospital. My appointment is on the 30th April. 

I have no idea what to expect at my appointment and I really am trying not to worry. Can anyone explain what may happen at the appointment? Will all of my moles be checked? Will I get an answer then/there? I am totally clueless. 

Thank you for any responses,

K x

  • Offline in reply to daisychain00

    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 

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    UPDATE:

    Hi everyone!

    I had my dermatologist appointment today at hospital and I feel so silly for spending the last two weeks worrying, the doctor was so lovely and explained everything to me. 

    The doctor looked at my mole with a hand-held dermascope and then asked if I had any more that I wanted her to look at. After looking with the dermascope at both moles she said she had no concerns at all and felt that both moles were normal, so I have been 'discharged' with no further action needed.

    I am beyond relieved, but also reassured that if I did ever need to attend again I wouldn't worry even half as much! 

    Thanks again everyone for your comments and sharing your experiences. I didn't know it was possible to feel as anxious as I did, but I'd like to reassure anyone who has an upcoming dermatology appointment that they really are nothing to worry about. Best of luck to everyone! 

    Thanks again, K xx 

  • Offline in reply to newtothis2023

    That's great news and thank you so much for updating everyone as it will help others. xx

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