Hi,

Was this your GP or a dermatologist that examined you & said this? Did they use a dermascope? Is the next appointment for the actual removal? I hate it when doctors say 'It's cancerous' before it's even had a biopsy because only a biopsy can 100% diagnose melanoma. Many moles are found to be atypical (dysplastic) which means they are precancerous - they look ugly & possibly malignant and they need removing but they are not melanoma. Only a small percentage of moles removed are melanoma so there is still a chance yours will be fine. Try not to stress until you know more. Good luck,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Hi,

Was this your GP or a dermatologist that examined you & said this? Did they use a dermascope? Is the next appointment for the actual removal? I hate it when doctors say 'It's cancerous' before it's even had a biopsy because only a biopsy can 100% diagnose melanoma. Many moles are found to be atypical (dysplastic) which means they are precancerous - they look ugly & possibly malignant and they need removing but they are not melanoma. Only a small percentage of moles removed are melanoma so there is still a chance yours will be fine. Try not to stress until you know more. Good luck,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

They contacted me this morning as had a cancellation they’ve now removed it and I have to wait 4 weeks for results and next steps etc 

It was the hospital who advised of it being melanoma when they looked at it yesterday they’ve removed today as they had a cancellation and I now have to wait 4 weeks which they confirm if another surgery required / treatment etc . Just hoping I’ve caught it early enough .