Mikiuslorenzo
12-11-16, 16:55
Hi everyone,
Never made a post like this in my life but have suffered with anxiety on and off for years, I'm 44 now!
Let me tell you my recent story....
I had a suspicious mole on my right calf. It became raised and inflamed and immediately I became worried. Then I headed over to "Dr Google" which informed me I had skin cancer. (Quick word of advice... Never ever use Dr Google")
I went to the doctor who thought I had early Squamous Cell and referred me to the dermatologist. I was pretty freaked out by this and the 2 week wait was hell.
In the meantime a strange thing happened. The mole pretty much flaked away so by the time of the appointment it was pretty much gone.
The derm took a look and was satisfied nothing untoward. She decided to check me over on my upper body only to find a much darker mole and said "this has got to come out" in no uncertain terms.
So cue more panic, cue Dr Google! I happened to find a picture of a mole that looked exactly like mine and was a melanoma. It had all the hallmarks trust me!
Long story short I had it removed and a month later was told it was non cancerous. That was a few days ago.
In the meantime I have developed a lump on the left side of my neck. Very small, firm but not rock hard but doesn't seem to move. Went to the doctor, he thinks it may be a cyst but I have to have a scan. All this in the space of about 2 or so months.
I'm halfway convinced it will be cancer but I have to remind myself it's likely anxiety speaking. I say all this because I was convinced I had skin cancer twice but both times the result was fine but like most anxiety sufferers even that experience is not enough.
Anyhow I will be pleased to meet any of you who reply to this post. Maybe we can help each other out on this road.:yesyes:
Never made a post like this in my life but have suffered with anxiety on and off for years, I'm 44 now!
Let me tell you my recent story....
I had a suspicious mole on my right calf. It became raised and inflamed and immediately I became worried. Then I headed over to "Dr Google" which informed me I had skin cancer. (Quick word of advice... Never ever use Dr Google")
I went to the doctor who thought I had early Squamous Cell and referred me to the dermatologist. I was pretty freaked out by this and the 2 week wait was hell.
In the meantime a strange thing happened. The mole pretty much flaked away so by the time of the appointment it was pretty much gone.
The derm took a look and was satisfied nothing untoward. She decided to check me over on my upper body only to find a much darker mole and said "this has got to come out" in no uncertain terms.
So cue more panic, cue Dr Google! I happened to find a picture of a mole that looked exactly like mine and was a melanoma. It had all the hallmarks trust me!
Long story short I had it removed and a month later was told it was non cancerous. That was a few days ago.
In the meantime I have developed a lump on the left side of my neck. Very small, firm but not rock hard but doesn't seem to move. Went to the doctor, he thinks it may be a cyst but I have to have a scan. All this in the space of about 2 or so months.
I'm halfway convinced it will be cancer but I have to remind myself it's likely anxiety speaking. I say all this because I was convinced I had skin cancer twice but both times the result was fine but like most anxiety sufferers even that experience is not enough.
Anyhow I will be pleased to meet any of you who reply to this post. Maybe we can help each other out on this road.:yesyes: