Hi,

Please try not to jump ahead with thoughts of spread. Firstly, just because your moles may look suspicious it doesn't definitely mean it's cancer. 75% of patients referred to dermatology receive a clean bill of health. Of the 25% that aren't fine, the majority are dysplastic (precancerous). Of the minority that are melanoma, most have been caught quickly before they can grow to a depth where they can spread. It's uncommon for a melanoma to already have spread internally.

If yours had already spread you would have had far more serious symptoms than the ones you are experiencing. A pain due to metastasized melanoma would become much worse very quickly, not over two years. Also, lymph nodes containing melanoma are usually very large in size and are contained in one area, not two areas apart on the body. There is more chance your swollen lymph nodes are due to them fighting infection.

Please try to find a way to calm your anxiety otherwise the stress will make you feel ill. Hopefully your moles are fine but it's good they are being checked next week. Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)