Hi,

Did they not mention that they would want to remove your dysplastic moles? They should really have told you, as severely dysplastic moles are usually removed before they can become malignant. It sounds like your GP has received their copy of the notes before you have received your appointment letter and it's good that the GP has given you a heads up, especially if you weren't expecting it. 

If the appointment you've received doesn't mention surgery then I think it may be a pre-op appointment to arrange attendance on another day for the moles to be removed. If you have a telephone number to call, give them a ring and ask them if it's for surgery so you know. If one of the moles has disappeared, they will have to rely on their notes as to what they examined at your last appointment. Do you have any photos of the mole? If so, take them with you as they will help. They will probably excise the tissue in that area of the missing mole to ensure that no cells were left behind.

Good luck & hopefully, although severely dysplastic, they have been caught early and hadn't yet turned into full blown melanoma. Please let us know how you get on,

Angie (melanoma patient)