Scared of biopsy results

[lizethgza2]

Hi all,

My name is Lizeth. I should start by saying that 2017 has been one of the most important years of my life. I started the year off finding out that I was pregnant for the first time in my life, I married in January, I graduated with my bachelors degree in education in May, my husband and I bought our first home in June and I delivered my first baby on July 27, 2017. SO MUCH TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS YEAR! However, becoming a mother made me realize that I need to take better care of myself. I decided to go get a mole on my leg checked checked this Tuesday. I have had this mole for several years and it had been changing appearance but I did not have health insurance and I simply did not think it was really something serious. Well, when I went to the dermatologist this week, she seemed very concerned and performed a punch biopsy. My mole was exactly 6mm and was located on my left leg near my knee and it looked two different colors, blackish on one side and asymmetrical. When I got home, I got on the internet and saw that it could be melanoma and now I am simply scared to death. I just became a mother to my lovely child and I have more excitement to live than ever before. I am extremely worried about the results. I regret letting time pass and having that mole for so long and never getting in checked until right now. Has someone had a mole for this long and did not have a severe case? Any advice? Something that could really help me relax... sorry for the long post. I am so scared.

[cbroder77]

Hi it is scary. I had a mole on my left leg also that changed. I thought nothing of it but my husband thought it was something. I did go have it checked out and it was a melanoma in situ. I had the surgery. I made myself crazy at first. Please try not to get to worried until you get a diagnosis. It may be nothing. Good luck!

[lizethgza2 in reply to cbroder77]

Thank you for your response! It really helped me ease my nerves. I just got my results today and they told me I had severe dysplastic nevus and that I needed a re-excision. I think this is good news as it is not melanoma yet but it is still a bit scary. I hope all goes well.

[sarah13089]

Hello,

It is scary and you have every right to feel scared.

I don’t always follow my own advice, but I try to do something distracting when I’m waiting for my results. I’m very much someone who likes to be in control and try try try to have the outlook of “I can’t change my results but I can change my outlook”.

The internet is scary, I’ve definitely scared myself multiple times, but every case is different and every person is different.

Best wishes, keep us updated!

[lizethgza2 in reply to sarah13089]

Thank you for your response! It really helped me ease my nerves. I just got my results today and they told me I had severe dysplastic nevus and that I needed a re-excision. I think this is good news as it is not melanoma yet but it is still a bit scary. I hope all goes well. 🙏🏼

[cbroder77 in reply to lizethgza2]

That is good news! Good luck and happy holidays!

[dobie6]

Hello, I have the same biopsy results on 2 spots on my ear. What procedure did they perform. Was it Mohs? Did they use any special stains? I am confused as I get different responses to suggestions from different providers. Thank you for sharing.