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Mole Check Wait Time

stuplu82
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Hi All,

Two weeks ago (29th of Feb) I went to see the doctor about a suspicious looking mole on my back. She took pictures and sent them away that day as an urgent referral and asked me to chase dermatology  if I hadn't heard back from them within two weeks.

I contacted them today as I hadn't heard back and they have told me that it is down as urgent, but that I need to wait 24 weeks before it can be seen to. Is this normal? It feels like a very long time and the NHS website said urgent referrals usually are handled within a couple of weeks. I then tried to contact a local private hospital in the hope of getting seen sooner and they were 24 weeks as well. I am at my wits end with worry anyway, as the mole does look suspicious,  but should I be doing something more about this or do I just sit tight and trust they will contact me sooner?

Thank you all for your time

Stu

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  • Welcome to the forum Stu although I'm so sorry to hear you may have to wait 24 weeks to have your mole looked at, despite the referral being urgent.

    Hopefully some of our members who have found themselves in a similar position will be along soon to offer their thoughts and advice but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Stu and will have our fingers crossed you are able to seen sooner, and that your mole is no cause for concern.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the forum Stu although I'm so sorry to hear you may have to wait 24 weeks to have your mole looked at, despite the referral being urgent.

    Hopefully some of our members who have found themselves in a similar position will be along soon to offer their thoughts and advice but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Stu and will have our fingers crossed you are able to seen sooner, and that your mole is no cause for concern.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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