Hi everyone,
I haven't posted to this forum in 8 years. I thought things were going well since I convinced myself I had lymphoma and going through one of the worst times of my life.
Lately my new focus is skin cancer. I'm pale with freckles which I've had most of my life.
2 weeks ago, I became hyper-aware of some raised freckles on my arm. They've been there as long as I can remember, but I just suddenly...noticed them.
Saw the DR who took a look and said they're absolutely fine. Then, my focus shifted to a freckle next to my eye (again, something I've had for a while) and a different DR said that's also fine...it's just a freckle.
Now I'm worried about a raised bump near my mouth on my cheek. I have one on the other side which has been there for years and never really bothered me. But this one was noticed a week or so ago and I thought it was a spot. I got rid of it, but it came back. It's very small - probably 2mm.
Ever since this episode started I've been beside myself with worry. Panicking, driving myself to A&E in tears, not eating and crying constantly.
Many people feel it's HA as I lost my sister to a rare cancer when we were both teenagers.
Can someone please offer advice? I've even booked myself into a dermatologist on Tuesday which will cost me £200 but at this point I'm willing to pay to stop feeling like this. I'm so upset.
Thank you.