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Skin cancer biopsy follow up appointment

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Hi everyone,

Apologies if this has already been discussed. I was just wondering if anyone could share a little info.

I had a mole removed a few weeks ago (6 Nov) and have just received a letter from the NHS saying I've had an appointment booked for me with the same dermatologist I've been seeing. I can only assume this is about my results.

On my stitches after-care sheet they said that if I was offered another appointment, I should bring someone with me. Is this likely going to be a bad news appointment? Or would they want to see me in person to tell me the results were fine?

Thanks a lot

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    Hi there,

     

    I have had melanoma although this was10 years ago. So far I have survived it and it was at stage 2.

    I’m sorry but I don’t know whether or not you being called in for an appointment has any meaning. I had a phone call from the dermatologist to tell me the news. 

    Try not to worry too much, though, because a high proportion of melanomas are caught before they spread and so even if you do have it, the chances are it will be removed in time. I hope this helps you.

    I have an appointment tomorrow to find out if my newly diagnosed lung cancer is operable or not so I know how stressful this situation is.

    Good luck. Do what you can not to worry. I’ll be thinking of you.

    Joy

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    Hi there,

     

    I have had melanoma although this was10 years ago. So far I have survived it and it was at stage 2.

    I’m sorry but I don’t know whether or not you being called in for an appointment has any meaning. I had a phone call from the dermatologist to tell me the news. 

    Try not to worry too much, though, because a high proportion of melanomas are caught before they spread and so even if you do have it, the chances are it will be removed in time. I hope this helps you.

    I have an appointment tomorrow to find out if my newly diagnosed lung cancer is operable or not so I know how stressful this situation is.

    Good luck. Do what you can not to worry. I’ll be thinking of you.

    Joy

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