I just wanted to say thank you all for the peace of mind you’ve given me this week while waiting for results of my biopsy. I have a mole that turned black and has “spread”. My PC says she’s concerned, which sent me into a full blown panic attack in her office. Yay, anxiety!
It’s been a trying year for my husband and I; it’s also our first year of marriage. I won’t bore you guys with our other issues but I’ve had a few health scares, including a growth in the back of my throat, chronic fatigue, and a few blood tests that came back with a very low white blood cell count. I had the throat growth biopsied and removed and it came back benign. After a bone marrow biopsy (a particularly enjoyable experience lol) they were unable to explain my low T cells. Phew. Ok, so no cancer or disease.
My husband noticed this mole months ago and I figured I’d get it checked out when I go in for my next physical. It wasn’t a concern because I had no idea how deadly melanoma can be. I’ve always heard of people getting skin cancer and then simply getting it removed. Compared to everything else going on a mole was the last thing on my mind.
He recently reminded me that I should get it checked out, so I looked up what it could possibly be. HORRIBLE IDEA. I quickly made the appointment and now I wait. The internet has sent me spiraling. I feel ridiculous because I don’t even know yet but this whole year I’ve felt not myself. I just know something is off, so in the back of my mind I’m thinking, “This could explain it.” When I found this site I was flooded with relief. You guys are always encouraging, even if it’s just someone like me who’s unsure and scared out of their minds. Any time I’ve had the urge to go back online, I just come here. So, thank you.
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