Hi Skenna3 and [@1974]‍, 

I noticed you were thinking about private messaging but were a bit unsure of how to get started so I just thought I'd share this handy guide we have on how to add a friend as you need to do this before you can start using it.

I hope this helps, but if you have any problems, just give me a shout :happy:

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hi, I had 3 suspicious moles removed last week from both legs and anxiously waiting for the results.  I feel your pain so sending lots of light and love your way.

Hi Nikster.

so sorry to hear you are also going through this, with 3 moles too.

I had my derm appointment on Friday and they removed it on the day due to a cancellation.

I have had a letter to see the derm in 6 weeks.

I just thought I'd have 'negative' results in the post. Have you had a letter for a follow up appointment? 
 

You're in my thoughts xx

hi all. I really relate to your stories.  So happy that yours was grade 1. Such a relief. Mum of 2 smallies here too and I am a bag of nerves and cant eat or sleep for the last week. I feel sick to my stomach with worry. When I look at them I nearly cry.  Found a mark on my foot last April. Didnt think it looked like a mole.  Kept seeing it all summer but forgot about it during the winter with socks and slippers it didnt even grab my attention.  But last week it did. It had grown and changed from what I remembered. Then in hind sight I remember having a small mole there before that I didnt think of last year when I saw it. My Gp send referral last week and I am being seen on Thursday morning (Cancellation apt).  Dr google has written me off because of where it is and I was in the fitting room in tkmaxx today and noticed alot more atypical moles.   I have millions of small ones and I never thought to check them. I always look after my bigger ones with factor 50 .  I am praying to god its a nevus but I know deep down that its bad news.  I cant bring myself to tell my husband what is going on. I cant face it. I told my bestie this morning on the phone and brokedown and hung up on her. I am just not able to talk. She wants to come with me on Thursday but I think I will be a bigger mess if I can someone that cares about me around. I am never good at being looked after. I am the tough one attitude. My mind is racing 24/7.  Thursday is even too far away. I am supposed to be getting excited about my friends wedding in Tuscany in May. My husband is like lets, book this and I just cant allow myself to look that far ahead right now.  He knows there is something wrong although I am trying to hide it. I had a bug on Saturday and he said, should i be worried about you or somethink. I was like I have a bug and he goes " I am afraid you have cancer or something" I nearly got sick on the spot and but laughed it off. Anyways I am sooooo sorry for the ramblng.  But I just need to off load. xx

Hi Aisling,

So sorry to read your message, but glad you are looking for support. I actually have my results tomorrow and concerned that they have called me in.

Please tell your husband, it really is important to talk things through, he will be thinking the worst and probably wondering why you can't talk to him. I'm sure your husband would love to help you in any way he can. The waiting is horrible, but to be honest I have felt relief since the mole was removed.

When I went to see a derm about a mole last year he spoke about looking at the moles across your whole body and looking if there is a pattern that is normal for you, I hope this may relieve some concerns. A lot of my moles are big or a mole within a mole but he said this is normal for me. 
 

Please keep in touch. I am sending you some positive vibes and wish you the best of luck.

p.s Nikster... have you received any news on your moles yet?

Thank you so much for your reply. X  I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I really hope for the best outcome. I've many strange ones. One massive one on my bum , one big cocopop one on my neck. Had one removed from my back as a teenager ,never told why really. But assume it was all OK. Massive scar though. One beside that that's half white from when I had a massive pimple grow in it.  I have always thought of getting mole mapping done. Will deffo regardless of my outcome have a completely different outlook on my skin and investing in this. I will mention it hopefully tomorrow.  Just very teary now. Like you I just want it gone.  I was hoping it be done sooner instead of having to wait for biopsy result .  Best of luck tomorrow.  Hope you get some sleep tonight. Xx