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4th Melanoma found after skin check
Hi everyone, so pre my bc journey I have had 3 melanoma. I had my first melanoma at 38, 2nd one at 39 and 3rd at 49. These were caught reasonably early so no further treatment but pretty big scars. I ...
I rang my medical centre to get the result of a three yearly colonoscopy - the receptionist said that my record was annotated with ‘Doctor to speak to patient’! My doctor wasn’t rostered on. It took some time and energy to get another doctor to investigate and give me the correct message, ‘All clear, doctor to speak to patient at next visit’. Bit of feedback to centre - those who have had cancer once know it can happen. Prompt, accurate information reduces anxiety!