Funny mole ??

Hi wondered if anyone can help. I first started off not being able to fight off a cold to then having inflamed gums. I happened to look at myself in the mirror and spot my mole on my back . It looked bigger and different than I remembered. I decide to see gp for all the problems and he ask to check all of my moles in which I  have lots like coco pops Haha. On inspection he pays attention to one at the bottom of my back with I cant see. He tells me hes concerned with this one but would like my other one and all mine checking . I await my appointment 2 weeks later . See dermatologist he tells me top mole is fine I remember to ask to check my lower back. He does and take several pics by this time I'm *** myself. Hes ask me to sit down. He tells me he has found a abnormal growth which will be removed within 4 weeks then 10 days after for biopsy. It's a normal coloured flat mole with a lump growing on top of it . I'm worried sick thanks. 

  • Hi,

    I can understand how worried you must be but it's good that it's been found and is being removed. Sometimes moles can look dodgy but when the biopsy results come back they are fine. If they are cancerous, treatments are getting better all the time so don't panic. There is more information about moles and melanoma on this website if you want to know more before your surgery. Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

    Angie (melanoma patient)

  • Thank you so so much for your reply it's a hard time when theres no one to discuss it with . I hope it's ok for the sake of my kids. I'm on my own with the 2 one of which is disabled x

  • Hi Asw,

    It’s completely understandable how anxious you are. Just think that if it is cancer it has now been detected. 

    I’m in a similar position, I went to my GP the other week with a new mole I’m not happy with, he seemed to think it was fine but has referred me to skin clinic for “peace of mind” and I have my appointment next Tuesday and I’m absolutely bricking it. I’m 26 and have a 1 year old. X