Hi,

It's only normal to panic when you realise a mole changed some time ago but please don't let your thoughts run away with themselves.

Just growing in size doesn't automatically mean a mole is malignant. The dermatologist will check it out with a dermascope which shows any unusual cell activity and if it looks fine you will be discharged. If they are unsure, they will arrange for it to be removed for biopsy - most patients get clear results. If it's malignant, 95% of patients have no further problem after further surgery and a period of monitoring so try not think about worse case scenarios. 

It's good that it's getting checked out on Wednesday and hopefully they can put your mind at rest. Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Thanks Annie. If it had spread do you usually have other symptoms.?  I've not but now been checking and can feel a small pea sized lump in my neck behind my ear 

Swollen lymph nodes can occur for many reasons as well as cancer (including infection and even the Covid vaccination)! Small pea sized nodes are rarely a problem and constant prodding and poking can actually aggravate them so that they enlarge. Try not to poke around the area but let the dermatologist know and they will check it out for you. There is a good chance that it's not connected.

Thanks Angie, your an angel for the consistent support i see you provide on here.

I will update throughout my journey as I do see people often don't update so on scary initial stories are left open. 

Thanks Angie, your an angel for the consistent support i see you provide on here.

I will update throughout my journey as I do see people often don't update so on scary initial stories are left open.