On 5/23/2007
Qvonnie wrote:
Hello,
I had a dermatology appt to check a mole recently and it turns out another mole I've had since I can remember concerned the doc because it had "3 of the 4 characteristics of melanoma". She scheduled a surgery for July 6th to remove it and biopsy. My question is, doesn't this seem like a long time to wait? She told me not to worry about it, of course I am! I realize dermatologists offices are overbooked these days. Should I insist it be done before then??
I couldn't agree more. I've learned unfortunately in this process that you have to be very assertive. Ask your primary to intervene or give you a referral to someone else.