In December 2018, my wife attended a dermatology appointment to discuss her PMLE (polymorphic light eruption). Following an examination of her skin and my wife pointing out a couple of moles to the doctor, she was referred for surgery the moles to be removed within two weeks and a biopsy conducted. She went for her surgery on New Year's Eve and had a mole from her back and leg removed. She was told that if the results came back clear, she would receive a phone call. My wife didn't receive a phone call and instead, she received a letter at the end of January asking her to come back to the dermatologist.
My wife and I attended the dermatologist for her results at the beginning of February and was told that her biopsy results had been discussed at a meeting with cancer specialists and determined she had something called 'spitzoid naevus'. She didn't really explain what this was, other than saying it is a "hyperactive mole". She stated that as they cannot be certain that it isn't melanoma due to the similarities between the two, she is being referred to a plastic surgeon to have more skin removed and sent for further tests.
My wife has already been left with a large scar on her back and on her leg and is now even more anxious that she is going to have those scars opened again and be left with even larger scars. For anyone who has been through a similar process, do the actions taken so far sound right? My wife hasn't had much confidence in her dermatology doctor whilst being treated for PMLE and having attended her last appointment with her, I have to agree.
I am now having sleepless nights, which I'm keeping from telling my wife as to not worry her, as I can't help but think that the doctor suspects she does, in fact, have cancer and is hiding that fact until further tests are conducted. I may be thinking into the situation too much as we are in the unknown but any advice or guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Zach
