Hi everyone

I called the secretary again yesterday just to see if the results were in yet. She very kindly spoke to the dermatologist for me and called me back to tell me it was a "funny mole" but not cancerous and it has all been removed.  Not sure what funny mole means but I'll get a letter explaining, but she said it was nothing to worry about.  As you can imagine, I'm very relieved at the moment.

Thank you all so much for your support.  These weeks have been hard but you've all been a great help xxx

Great news. They probably mean it's a dysplastic navus (atypical mole) which look dodgy but is benign. They like to remove these anyway because, if left in place they have the ability to turn cancerous in the future. If it is one of these and if you have lots of moles don't be surprised if the letter says they want to see you again for another check in the future - they sometimes like to keep an eye on the rest of the moles for a couple of check ups. You can breathe again now & enjoy the summer, with sunscreen of course xx

Don't worry, I slap so much suncream on I look like a ghost :D

Thank you for everything. I've seen the support you give to many people on here, not just me. You're amazing. 

You have a lovely summer too and feel free to message me anytime xx

Thanks, will do xx

Hi Newmum,

I am glad to hear that you phoned your consultant's secretary and, that she found out that your results were benign. After all your worry recently, this must be great news for you.

Do you still need to see the dermatologist again or are you just waiting for her letter?

I hope that you  never have this problem again, but if you do suspect anything, please get it checked out as soon as you possibly can.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Newmum,

You probably will. I go back tomorrow to see the dermatologist to check on my two biopsy areas which came back as clear.

I found that my dermatologist had it written my appointment letter and, on the walls of the clinic, that she would only see the lesion that was referred to her. My plastic surgeon was happy to check my other moles, but commented that he was asked to do this frequently and didn't know why. He is in charge of melanoma in our area, so I gave him a copy of my letter to act upon. I just say this, as you may need to insist that your other moles are examined too.

Do let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx