Hello I'm hoping someone can help calm me down! I have a mole on my back which I noticed has a patch of dry skin on it as well as having irregular borders and a couple of dark spots. Went to gp on Wednesday who agreed it is suspicious and has referred to dermatology under the 2 week protocol. I do have private health insurance through work but gp thinks wait time will be about the same. I'm just terrified and keep googling and thinking the worst. The mole measured 4 by 5 mm but as its on my back I have no idea how long it's been there and only noticed by fluke on holiday. I have fair skin and a lot of moles. My fear is that it may have been there for years without me noticing. Gp said worse case is a bit of skin will be removed and I'll be monitored so I guess she thinks if it is something it's been caught early.. I have health anxiety though and am in a mess. I can't concentrate at work and am spending every evening in floods of tears. Any positive stories / advice would be gratefully received! Thanks
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