Timeline:
15 years ago- A weird freckle pops up on the arch/sole of my foot
One year ago- I notice freckle morphing into a weird splotch
One month ago- I finally join the ranks of “patient” again and I introduce my splotch to my new gp
Last week- I see a dermatologist for my expanding splotch. She tells me the splotch needs to come off immediately, but is too large for her to deal with
Yesterday- I met with a surgeon who removed my splotch and left me with 5 gory stitches
Today- I think about tomorrow
Tomorrow- I find out if the splotch is melanoma