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Is no news good news?

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    • May 24, 2018 at 11:58 pm
    ariana.bennett
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      I had a suspicious mole removed on May 8, 2018. It has now been 17 days and I haven't received a phone call for my results.

      I think I remember the dermatologist saying I'd get a phone call back within 10 days if they found cancer. 

      Does no news mean it was probably benign?

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        • May 25, 2018 at 1:20 am
        KellyH
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          I would call the dermatologist…never assume anything.  

            • May 25, 2018 at 10:02 am
            dessie
            Participant

              Absoulutely call… and ask for the path report as well…. I agree with Dkhammer1…

              • May 25, 2018 at 1:51 pm
              NSNewf
              Participant

                I went 3 weeks. Results came back inconclusive and then another 3 to get a positive result. Call and advocate for yourself. 

              • May 25, 2018 at 2:12 pm
              Janner
              Participant

                For many docs, yes – no news is good news.  They take care of the ones that are the most pressing and that is melanoma.  However, waiting this long is not the norm and you deserve an update.  The only way you'll know for sure is to call.  wink

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