I’ve always had a small mole on my forehead just on the tip of my hairline but over the past few months it has grown in size (was 0.4cm now 0.9cm) and very irregular in shape with differing shades of brown. It’s become slightly itchy and has a strange sensation but no pain. I have an history of melanoma in my family and requested an appointment wout my GP 5 weeks ago. 

My meeting was cancelled on the day and now I have to wait for another appointment and my request has been marked as routine. My anxiety is very high and not sure if/what I can do to get help for the NHS. I have now booked in for a private mole assessment but feeling like I’m going crazy. 

Has anyone had long delays in getting an appointment with their GP? Are my concerns invalid. Starting to feel like I’m going crazy.