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Urgent referral to dermatologist - really worried

SophieM256
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Hi everyone, 

I’ve just found this forum and I was hoping for some helpful, reassuring words. 

I am 25 years old and have had a suspicious mole on my shoulder change quite significantly over the last 4 months. Fast forward to this week and my GP examined it under a dermatoscope after it had changed again. These pictures were then sent to the dermatologist and within 24 hours my GP called me to say the dermatologist wanted to see me under an urgent, 2 week referral.

This has made me really worried as the dermatologist has already seen the pictures from the dermatoscope and, from what I understand, it is these pictures which have warranted an urgent referral. 

Can anyone who has experienced this process before please let me know what to expect at my appointment? It’s in 6 days. 

Thankyou,

Sophie xx

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    Hi Sophie,

    Like yourself I have had the call from my doctor to advise of the fast track appt. I still haven't recieved the actual dermatology appt and just wondered how and how long it took for you to get this?

    Thank you

    Heather

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    Hi Heather,

    During Covid most hospitals are still managing to get appointments out within the 2 week urgent referral period whilst others may be 3 or 4 weeks before you get seen. If you haven't heard anything from dermatology by 2 weeks after your GP referred you, I would either enquire with your GP (sometimes they are aware of any delays at the hospital) or contact the dermatology clinic to enquire how long it may be. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long. Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient)

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    Thanks Angie. That's really kind. 

    GP said I would be seen within 2 weeks so hopefully I will hear soon.

    Thanks Heather

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