Waiting for biopsy results for possible 2nd, new melanoma … help!
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Waiting for biopsy results for possible 2nd, new melanoma … help!

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    • September 5, 2013 at 4:06 pm
    janieluvsu2
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      I'm trying to stay calm after my 9th day of waiting to hear back on biopsy results from a flat, light brown oval mark a little larger than an eraser on the side of my nose by my eye.  It's been there for a couple of years, but since I cover it with makeup everyday, I haven't noticed it much.  Then about 2 weeks ago I was rubbing my eyes after waking up in the morning and could feel it peeling off – just the mole, no area of skin around it and I haven't been in the sun lately.

      I'm trying to stay calm after my 9th day of waiting to hear back on biopsy results from a flat, light brown oval mark a little larger than an eraser on the side of my nose by my eye.  It's been there for a couple of years, but since I cover it with makeup everyday, I haven't noticed it much.  Then about 2 weeks ago I was rubbing my eyes after waking up in the morning and could feel it peeling off – just the mole, no area of skin around it and I haven't been in the sun lately.  It then was just raw and bleeding and didn't seem to scab over, so that's when I went it to have it checked.  I had a Clark II .2mm malignant melanoma removed from my upper left back in 10/2010, so I'm a little paranoid that this could be melanoma again.  And even if it's not melanoma, I'm assuming whatever it is it will have to be removed.  The doctor mentioned that I'd most likely need MOHS surgery – any advice here?

      Should I be worried that the results are taking so long?

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        • September 6, 2013 at 1:44 am
        blden2186
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          I think I would feel better that the results are not back yet. I have always gotten “the call” within a week. I hate that wait more than anything. Take care …
          • September 6, 2013 at 1:44 am
          blden2186
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            I think I would feel better that the results are not back yet. I have always gotten “the call” within a week. I hate that wait more than anything. Take care …
            • September 6, 2013 at 1:44 am
            blden2186
            Participant
              I think I would feel better that the results are not back yet. I have always gotten “the call” within a week. I hate that wait more than anything. Take care …
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