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Mole biopsy scare

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I had a mole that had an irregular border and colouring. The dermatologist said she is not concerned about it but will remove it so I don’t have to worry now or in the future. The biopsy results have taken 2 weeks and 1 day so far and I haven’t heard anything. I am paralysed with fear and can’t help but think, why are they delayed? How long should it take, and is it bad that it’s taken so long? I have swollen lymph nodes in that area but they have had multiple ultrasound scans with no abnormal results, same with blood tests, no abnormal results. I was told they was just reactive lymph nodes and nothing to worry about. I feel sick with fear

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    I had the same experience , had my mole red flagged and doctor was very concerned , got cancellation for 4th Aug  got it removed with punch biopsy and got lymph nodes all felt,I thought this was worse case scenario. Never heard anything until one day after 8weeks from biopsy got letter to say they had a telephone phone appointment, so I panicked more. Then got another letter  2weeks ago to say it was cancelled and would send another appointment, I thought why do they need to speak to me. So I took courage to ring and was dreading the results and was told 3rd letter sent out to tell me mole was benign, I cried and cried was so relieved and happy. So not all suspicious moles are the worse case . Only got letter obout 2weeks ago. Hope all goes well and try not to Google as it didn't help me . This group was a life saver though x

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    I had the same experience , had my mole red flagged and doctor was very concerned , got cancellation for 4th Aug  got it removed with punch biopsy and got lymph nodes all felt,I thought this was worse case scenario. Never heard anything until one day after 8weeks from biopsy got letter to say they had a telephone phone appointment, so I panicked more. Then got another letter  2weeks ago to say it was cancelled and would send another appointment, I thought why do they need to speak to me. So I took courage to ring and was dreading the results and was told 3rd letter sent out to tell me mole was benign, I cried and cried was so relieved and happy. So not all suspicious moles are the worse case . Only got letter obout 2weeks ago. Hope all goes well and try not to Google as it didn't help me . This group was a life saver though x

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