Mole Referral Anxiety

Hello everyone. Today, after a phone consultation and a few photos, my doctor has referred me to a skin clinic for a mole that has changed. It has become slighter bigger, darker and raised. It also itches (although that might be due to be accidentally scratching it last week causing a small cut)

As a fair skinned, red headed woman (aged 33) I'm incredibly anxious, thinking the absolute extreme worst and have done nothing but cry and research this evening.

I'm not too sure why I'm posting here, but I don't really have anyone to talk to. As a teacher, I have to display a happy persona no matter what so I'm really worrying about work until I get my referral through

  • Hi Laura,

    I am waiting for a phone consultation from my doctor too, about a rash that has appeared around a mole. I've been researching and feeling anxious about it too, so I totally understand your worry. Its completely understandable to feel anxious, but It sounds like you have done exactly the right thing and will be in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing. 

    I just came across your message and wanted to reply so you know you're not alone.

    I know I'm not one to talk, but try not to research things too much until you have your referral and have spoken to someone.

    I know it's hard, but try to think of work as a way of focussing on something else for the day, that way hopefully it might be able to take your mind off things for a few hours. 

    I hope you hear back soon about your referral x