Hi
I finally went to the GP as I have loads of moles and I have always known a few don’t look the same as the rest (different colours and asymetrical). My GP referred under the 2week rule and I was seen by a dermatologist within a week. Two consultants agreed that the moles looked different to the rest and that they should come out. I was told they like to do it quite quickly. I mentioned that I had a trip booked in 10 days time for 2.5 weeks and they said they would try to work around it. I didn’t hear back so I phoned and was told I had an appointment for the biopsy whilst I was due to be away. They then offered me an earlier appointment but this was the day before I was due to fly. I queried about the recovery period and they said they would speak to the surgeon and ring back. The next day I got told that they couldn’t do it before my trip as I then wouldn’t be able to travel so they would book me in for when I get home. The earliest appointment they have is after Easter. I am going crazy thinking of an almost 5 week wait just for the biopsy. I’m considering cancelling my trip, although they didn’t seem to advise me to do so. I’m very confused as to what to do next. The consultant didn’t say much in the appointment, Just that they looked very different and both recommended not taking a wait and see approach and just to remove them. The wait is driving me crazy. I feel even if I cancel my trip I might not get an appointment sooner.
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