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    • August 23, 2018 at 6:05 pm
    Nanate
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      I have several suspicious growths on my skin and after waiting a week for my dermatologist referral they told me I’d have to wait 9 months.. Should I just go to the hospital?? I don’t think I could wait another week the anxiety is really getting through me..
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        • August 23, 2018 at 6:08 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          I would ask for a referral to a dermatologist with better availability. 

          • August 23, 2018 at 6:42 pm
          AuCanada
          Participant

            I had the same problem this week. First call the clinic to confirm they have your referral. Ask to be put on the cancellation list. Explain you have a concern you want looked at urgently and will take any cancellation that comes up. Follow up each day and be prepared to clear you schedule. If that still doesn't work ask that your doctor put "urgent" on the next referral request.

            • August 23, 2018 at 9:53 pm
            Johnjk04
            Participant

              That is absolutely unacceptable. Find another derm if they will not get you in within three weeks. I an a stage IV melanoma patient and have an agreement with my derm that if I see something suspicious, he will get me in within a few days.

               

              • August 24, 2018 at 1:27 am
              Ridingaroundwith27Jennifers
              Participant

                Echo of the other posts… find another derm who can fit you into their schedule sooner.  9 months is unacceptable.  Your primary care should be able to suggest some other derms.

                Good wishes to you,

                Jennifer

                • August 24, 2018 at 11:03 pm
                MelanomaMike
                Participant
                  Wth? That seems to be to long of a wait! And by the way, what happened to the tumor you had removed & tested? I may be thinkin of the wrong “Anonymous” theres so many of you here, wish you all can just make Nicknames like the rest of us, ex: Mr.gigglesworth, MoonCricket48, MelanomaHatesMe18 etc…regardless, were with you!
                  • August 26, 2018 at 8:23 pm
                  ThinkingPositive
                  Participant

                    I was faced with a long wait too for a dermatologist.  I called a plastic surgeon office and was able to get in quickly. I'm glad I did- the lesion was melanoma. 

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