Hi all, this is my first post which feels like a huge step in itself!
So a little backstory- I'm still waiting (5 weeks post excision) for biopsy results on a mole than changed completely; colour, size, shape, started peeling etc I've lost a massive amount of weight in the last few months and am so so tired. 4 months ago I was climbing mountains, now I can't get up the stairs without a break! Anyway, I am waiting on the results but have been getting rashes on my tummy and legs and there's a lump on the lower right side of my head. Ive been to the GP about 4 times for all the non mole symptoms and have been told very firmly that I'm just stressed and to sit tight.
Well now I'm feeling really ill. Some days I'm vomiting others just exhausted. I also have pain in my ribs on the right side and in the same place but on my back theres a new mole type spot. It's itchy and painful on and off. It has grown and changed shape over the l
ast month. Now I'm definitely stressed
So my question is: what do I do? I can't bear to face the gp again and be told it's all in my head and to stop making a fuss again. But I'm worried. Am I right to be worried or is this all psychosomatic?? Any thoughts welcome. Thank you if you stuck with me through all of that!
Hi Kata31 and a very warm welcome to the melanoma group
Waiting for the biopsy results can be a very stressful time. How long were you told your results would take when you had the biopsy? Hopefully you haven't got too much longer.
When you had the excision biopsy were you given the contact details of a skin cancer nurse specialist (SCNS), sometimes referred to as a keyworker or Macmillan nurse, in case you had any problems before you got your results back? If so, I'd be inclined to give them a call tomorrow to let them know about the new mole that's appeared and how you've been feeling.
If you weren't given any contact details, then phone the hospital and ask to be put through to your consultant's secretary and explain things to them.
Let me know how you get on
((hugs))
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