Hello, was hoping for some advise please
My GP referred me a couple of weeks ago on urgent cancer pathway . I'd gone in for something else and just mentioned a couple of skin issues I've been having - so the referral was quite a shock!
Dermatology have called and given me an appointment this Friday. The thing is I have quite a few 'different' things on my skin. The one the GP seemed most concerned about was a large mole on my upper arm with inconsistent edges and different colours. I also have a scaly small patch on my lower arm which crusts over, falls of and repeats (about 6 months) and another mole on the shoulder which has sort of erupted into a white swelling (about 2 months). GP took photos of all 3 and sent them with the referral. Is it usual to have 3 different things going on, do you think? Wondering if it could be infection maybe as they're all on the same arm?
Since the GP appointment I've been extra vigilant checking my skin and have found some other areas which concern me ..... but im not sure it's me being abit paranoid.
When you have the first appointment do they usually check you over completely or is it up to you to let them know about the other areas?
Sorry .... feeling abit overwhelmed at the mo.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much xxx
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007