Had mole removed. Must wait 6 weeks for result!!!!

[BrokenGirl]

I've had a mole on my leg for a while and I had it removed today. It wasn't very nice looking - half it black and irregular shape.
But they told me today I won't get the results back for 6 weeks.
That's Christmas ruined for me anyway :-(
How do people keep calm and positive waiting for results like that?
I don't want to google any more about melanoma, I've done enough of that in the past. I don't think the mole changed much in the last 6-8 months (maybe a little bit but nothing major). Does melanoma grow and change fast?
Anything at all reassuring would be appreciated. Thanks!

[ServerError]

The majority of biopsies come back all clear.

Melanoma generally develops quickly.

Even in the worst case scenario, it's a very treatable condition.

The fact you didn't notice much change over a long period of time suggests it's fine.

It's hard to deal with waits like this, but it is far more likely to be benign than anything to worry about.

[BrokenGirl]

Thanks Server.
My mind is jumping all over the place at the moment. One minute I'm ok about it and the next I'm in a panic. I know there's nothing I can do but wait for the 6 weeks to pass.
At least it's off my body now anyway, that's something I suppose........

[NancyW]

Omg 6 weeks? That is rediculious.

Why on earth so long?

I had to wait 2 weeks, I thought I'd lose my mind.

I was absolutely positive that the black spot on the top of my hand was melanoma.

It was benign.

Chin up!

[Sam Winter]

My brother in law got melanoma in the past and now he watches in case it comes back again, like servererror said its a very treatable condition even if you did have it(which I doubt you do) I know its hard to but just relax, even if they found something worrying they'd call you x