Rad
04-05-15, 21:31
Hello
I am anxious about a mole that I have on my leg. I have had it as long as I can remember - at a guess I'd say at least 10-15 years.
During this time I have not noticed any changes, but the mole is quite large and looks different to other moles I have on my body.
I saw my GP a few weeks ago and she said that she was 80% certain that it was nothing to be concerned about, but was going to refer me to a specialist just to remove any uncertainty. Her only concern was that she could see a variation in the colours. There is a slightly darker part in the centre which is slightly raised. She said it looked similar to a wart.
I had an appointment at my local hospital just over a week later. The doctor was very non-committal and said that she wanted the mole removed asap. When I questioned her she said that she'd rather do that than leave it.
I am due to have the mole removed tomorrow but I'm getting extremely anxious about the biopsy results.
Has anyone been through similar experiences? I keep telling myself that as the mole hasn't changed shape or size, it isn't itching or bleeding, that these are positive signs.
Unfortunately I've spent a lot of time googling melanoma and now fear the worst.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I am anxious about a mole that I have on my leg. I have had it as long as I can remember - at a guess I'd say at least 10-15 years.
During this time I have not noticed any changes, but the mole is quite large and looks different to other moles I have on my body.
I saw my GP a few weeks ago and she said that she was 80% certain that it was nothing to be concerned about, but was going to refer me to a specialist just to remove any uncertainty. Her only concern was that she could see a variation in the colours. There is a slightly darker part in the centre which is slightly raised. She said it looked similar to a wart.
I had an appointment at my local hospital just over a week later. The doctor was very non-committal and said that she wanted the mole removed asap. When I questioned her she said that she'd rather do that than leave it.
I am due to have the mole removed tomorrow but I'm getting extremely anxious about the biopsy results.
Has anyone been through similar experiences? I keep telling myself that as the mole hasn't changed shape or size, it isn't itching or bleeding, that these are positive signs.
Unfortunately I've spent a lot of time googling melanoma and now fear the worst.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thank you.