Hi there. 

I also have a melanoma question mark over my black spot that I found in my mouth about a month ago and have a biopsy scheduled for this afternoon.

I also suffer with stress and anxiety so know exactly where you’re coming from. It’s enough to make you ill on its own and any physical symptoms can send your levels into overdrive. However, It can work to your advantage with your surgery maybe.

I would tell your GP that as you suffer from healthy anxiety the quickest way they can help you to feel better is to refer you and anyway an itchy mole accompanied by swelling in your lymph node should surely always be investigated.

My dentist told me I should be seen in 2 weeks and I was told after 2 weeks by the hospital that a clinic hadn’t even been approved by the health board yet. I mentioned my health anxiety and basically made a nuisance of myself until I got a cancellation otherwise I wouldn’t have been seen until April. 

Don’t take no for an answer. Keep calm but be assertive and persistent. 

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Thanks for your message. I hope yor biopsy wasn't too uncomfortable. When will you know the results?

Anxiety is so difficult, it's nice to know we aren't alone though. Hope you're ok! 

Hi there.

It went as well,as,it could. He said he can’t say if it’s malignant or not but what he could say was that it was thin and on the surface only and that he got it all. They will have results in 7-10 days but will only tell me in a consultation with the surgeon I originally saw which will be in approximately 3 weeks as he is so busy. Whilst I was sat there in the chair flu like symptoms came over me really suddenly and I’ve hardly got out of bed since which has certainly taken my mind off other things as I don’t even have the strength to do much more than sleep at the moment. Wouldn’t recommend it as a distraction though

Still, the end I hope is in sight.At least I’ll,know one way or the other soon. 

Good luck with medical journeys Glriesga, jemimapuddleduck and Angie T. 

Its good to share and thanks for your feedback so far.

Glad the surgery went as well as can be expected - hopefully the results will bring you good news. Hope you feel better soon and you aren't waiting too long for the results. Please let us know how you get on.

Angie

I will do. Thanks Angie.

I will do. Thanks Angie.