Dermatology referral 1st apt

Weeble 10 days ago

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Hi I seen my GP today he thinks spot on my arm could be a keratoacanthoma or squamous cell cancer has red flagged me to dermatology. My health trust is showing a 10 week wait for red flag referrals! When you got your first apt did they do biopsy at it, or did you then have to wait again for biopsy?

I'm really annoyed as contacted GP 2 weeks ago sent pic, they said it would be better to see a certain gp who was a skin specialist but was 2 week wait for apt. I had thought he would do biopsy today but he just referred me to hospital. I should have just seen a regular GP 2 weeks ago and got referral!

Saphiire 10 days ago

I had what turned out to be a malignant melanoma on my face ... only got a biopsy 3 months later when the cream given to me made no difference (I was told on first appointment it wasn't cancer). LONG story ... After my surgery I got an appointment via PALS to discuss my experiences. The head consultant told me they do not biopsy automatically.

Weeble 10 days ago in reply to Saphiire

Thanks for the reply Sapphire, have read your profile, what a journey! I also have a cruise booked for September our first, my siblings and I have all turned 60 and this is a very special occasion so that is also weighing on my mind! I've had the travel insurance since January do you think I need to let them know at this stage?

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