Awaiting Biopsy Results

Hi everyone this is my first post on here 

I went to the Drs 5 weeks ago (video call first) about two moles on my right thigh that had become itchy and one had developed a dark black border around the edges which I don't remember being there a while back. As a result of this I got refered to the hospital after pictures were taken at the drs. I went in and they examined the moles one I was told to keep an eye on the other they wanted to remove for testing. I had an excision biopsy done to make sure it was hopefully nothing 'sinister' (surgeons words). It's 4 weeks now since I had it done (they said results can take 4-6 weeks) and I'm freaking out more everyday. I know I should stay away from Dr google but it's difficult in your experiences does the wait mean anything? Like good or bad news? 

Can I call the department that did it and check if they're ready or should I just wait another 2 weeks? Feel like I'm going a bit stir crazy I've definitely not helped myself googling so much about melanoma skin cancer and the fact that I've got ginger hair, burn incredibly easily, loads of moles and freckles (all risk factors) has just made me feel worse. 

Thanks for reading. x

  • Hi, 

    I had a similar experience to you a few weeks ago. I had a mole on my back that I've had since a child but has changed over time. It was elevated and also had developed a dark coloured edging/was crusty around it so was very concerned as it ticked all the boxes for melanoma. I took pictures for the GP and he booked me an emergency appointment the next day at the dermatologist clinic as he was suspicious (ahain freaking me out!) Similarily to you, I have 2 other moles that they looked at as well and told me to keep an eye on but wanted to remove the back mole as again wanted to rule our anything "sinister", seems to be the common procesdure! I also had biopsy results that they said it would take 2-3 weeks (took 3 weeks) and thankfully came back non cancerous (benign). But I seriously would not worry about the biopsy taking it's time, it dosent indicate anything worse. 

    I did the exact same thing as you with googling all different signs and panicking about the biopsy results as I also have lots of moles. The only thing I can suggest is to stop looking on google as it does drive you crazy and convinces yourself that there is something wrong when there's a high chance your mole is just benign and nothing to worry about. 

    hope this helps! :)