I am terrified that it's melanoma

About 3 months ago I went to my GP because I was concerned about a mole (about 7mm big) on my scalp. My doctor said there was nothing to worry about and said that I should come and see her again in 6 weeks. After those 6 weeks, I came again and she said that it's nothing. Now, 3 months later, I noticed a change in my mole. It grew a tiny bump within the center of the mole. I went straight to my GP and she said again that I shouldn't worry about it, however, she referred me to a dermatologist. I am so scared that it's melanoma and I cannot function since that day. I can't focus on my studies, I have lost my appetite and I am constantly at the brink of crying. I'm only 23 and getting married next year and I have still my whole life ahead of me and I'm scared that this could ruin everything. I have attached a picture of the mole. I am seeking some reassurance that this mole may not be cancerous. Has it ever happened to you that a mole behaved very weird but was not cancer? I just need someone to talk to.  

 

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  • Sorry, photos are not allowed as wer not qualified ... just people with cancer or caring for someone with cancer... or like you feeling really worried ... 

    It could be o.k ... so please stop panicking ... as it can be sorted, lve know a few people in my family that have had moles taken off .. and that was years ago ... so try and hold on, untill you get the results .. treatments have come a long way ... so keep busy ... and try not to do the "what ifs" that's when it feels overwhelming... my first four lumps were all benign... and I'd spent weeks panicking,  when there was nothing to panic about .. 

    So fingers crossed for a good result ... Chrissie x