Hi,

I agree with what has already been said. The dermatologists sometimes remove moles to be on the safe side - not necessarily because they think they are malignant but because they may be dysplastic. Dysplastic (atypical/pre-cancerous) moles look dodgy but are benign. However, their cells have the ability to slowly turn cancerous so it's better to remove them before they get the chance. This may be why they want yours removing.

I know it's hard not to compare stories of patients with the same cancer but please don't. Every melanoma patient's experience is different. Some get melanoma when young & go on to live a full life whilst some don't. It depends on many factors including the speed that it's been caught and treated, family history etc. Also, up to recently there was very little treatment for melanoma other than surgery. Now there are several drug treatments which are showing great promise, so in all the years I've been a patient the landscape of melanoma treatment has vastly changed.

So don't Google - it's scaremongering and it's behind the times when it comes to statistics and treatment options. Don't compare moles online either. Moles, whether benign, malignant or dysplastic come in many shapes and sizes and two patients with the same type of mole can end up with different diagnoses. Just try and distract yourself and take note of what the consultant said - they are the expert.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Thank you for the replies. I'm trying to stay positive and Google less. Just a feel something else is a symptom so I Google. Next thing you know I am looking at cancer again!!!

I have however managed to actually eat something today. Might even get some sleep tonight too.

I really hope dermatologists are good at Thier job. I mean I'm an aircraft fitter,and would consider myself an expert in my field at noticing things wrong. So im sure they would see anomalies too. 

Thank you for the replies. I'm trying to stay positive and Google less. Just a feel something else is a symptom so I Google. Next thing you know I am looking at cancer again!!!

I have however managed to actually eat something today. Might even get some sleep tonight too.

I really hope dermatologists are good at Thier job. I mean I'm an aircraft fitter,and would consider myself an expert in my field at noticing things wrong. So im sure they would see anomalies too. 

Hi. Nobody can say anything to you to alleviate your anxiety except the person telling you your outcome.

If your anxiety is really bad then ask your GP for a short term solution to help you through.

This will relax you, enable you to sleep and receive your results without feeling like a zombie.

Been there. Done it. Got the T.shirt.xx

It's been almost a week. I have up and down moements. I keep thinking that I won't be hear for my daughter. I've googled Everything i need to know about Superficial spread Melonma. I've researched all about how good a Dermoscope is at detecting Melonma. I've looked up the Sizing of most Superfical Spread Melonma. 

I keep comparing moles online. I'm sure mine just looked one colour,round and dark brown. But it's always been a mole,just grew. 

The stress and anxiety build up is making me check my lymph glands in my neck!? Are they swallen? Do they hurt? I think so. But maybe becusse I keep touching them.

I called up the Clinic and asked, in the nicest way, how good is Thier dermatologist. And they ensured me they are the best.

So I'm just sat on the fence. Stressing