Hi Gardenrose and a happy belated birthday,

I hope that you managed to have a good birthday despite the stress of what you are currently going through. It's normal to be scared as you are going through tests for melanoma and you are understandably worried about melanoma. Waiting for biopsy results is the hardest thing especially as you have been told it could go 50/50 so you will be experiencing the highest possible level of anxiety.

Sadly all you can do is wait at the moment and the next couple of weeks might feel a bit like a lifetime so I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news . 

Many members of our community have been through something similar before and I hope that they will pop by and share their experience with you. 

Keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern and that you won't have to wait too long to find out more. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi! How are you doing?

Just wanted to reach out and say that you are not alone. I saw my GP on 18th about a mole on my leg and was referred on 2 week pathway for possible melanoma.  Not heard anything yet, no appointment. It's driving me nuts. Can't sleep, keep thinking the worst. 

I hope you get good news. 

Take care x

Hi, I'm new here, and I may be late to offer any help, but I have one diagnosed melanoma, (in situ) and another awaiting biopsy results......and yes, the waiting is almost unbearable. But at this stage now you are being pro-active, and whatever the answer you can now do something about it. Just keep busy, stay positive and hopefully by now you will have answers. 

Keep strong.

Hi all 

I have three moles that are queried to be pre cancerous. I have had one removed privately and I’m awaiting an appointment with the NHS to have the other three removed. The wait is making me quite poorly. I have serious health anxiety and this is just terrifying for me. 
my moles have been there for quite a long time but started to change slowly. I’m at a loss. 
my nhs referral was meant to be two weeks. It’s taken so much longer and I could cry. I’m hoping I get a call next week.

how did you get on?  

Hi ozzycarp

It's easy to say, but really try not to worry. Both my moles turned out to be melanomas.......both of which I had had on my skin for as long as I remember.  They even had shapes, one was my flower, one was my half moon!  But honestly I was petrified waiting for results after there removals ( which were done separately).....but both were in situ and totally removed. It has been a 10 month process but now I can breath.  I really hope this gives you a bit of hope.

1. Good luck, an take care. 

Hi Ozzycarp, I’m so sorry to hear you’re in the same boat I was. I absolutely understand how you are feeling right now. It was the absolute worst time of my life waiting. I had two consultants tell me they both believed it to be melanoma but the biopsy, thankfully came back clear. I’m very fortunate to be in this position and truly can understand how you are feeling. I’m not going to say try not to worry as I know that is impossible, but I just wanted to let you know my outcome to hopefully help show there is always the possibility of a good outcome, despite fears. Take care.