I'm sorry for the worry and stress this is causing you Toni.

Many of our members know how tough this time can be so I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice but in the meantime, I hope the tips and advice given in this article will help you whilst you wait.

Fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Toni,

All I can do is re-iterate what I've said on your other post. Try and compartmentalise this part of your life at the moment. The photos have been sent off & there is nothing you can do about it by worrying so put it to the back of your head and do lots of things to help you relax or keep your mind busy. There is a good chance everything is OK so focus on your wedding and baby plans. I'm an old hat at playing the waiting game - I'm doing it now with a lump that I'm awaiting the biopsy results. I allow myself ten minutes in the day to focus on the worry and the 'what ifs' and then I make myself put it to the back of my mind and I get on with whatever future plans I have (in the melanoma world we call it 'pulling your big pants up'. If I find the anxiety creeping back in I shut it down with doing something to keep myself busy & I tell myself I will think about it tomorrow in my daily ten minute 'anxiety' slot. It takes a while but it does help.

Fingers crossed for you,

Angie x

Oh I do hope you have some good news come back very soon.

I sent off the photos Sunday and heard back within a few hours the doctor called to advise that the mole looks as if it has had some trauma and I explained I had accidentally shaved over ot a week or so ago. The doctor said it's hard for them to see but they don't think it is anything to be concerned about but wanted me to go in for a face to face check up. I cried over the phone and really tried to hold it together but lots of emotion came over me. I'm not sure if to be worried or pleased. My appointment is on 15th July so I will know more then. I'm am trying to think positive 

That actually sounds positive if they could see that the mole has had some type of trauma & you know what that trauma is. It's good that they are checking it in person so that they can put your mind at rest xx