Waiting for Biopsy Results.

I had a biopsy today, of a suspicious sore on my back. The consultant referenced SCC and told me not to worry... But I am!

Let me explain...

I do suffer with health anxiety and for as long as I have had a mobile phone, I have taken photos of suspicious lumps and bumps.

In September 2024, I took a photi of a pimple on my back. It had a yellow crust on it, didn't hurt and because I was dealing with a recurrent Staph infection, I thought it was related to that.

The pimple came and went, but over the last few weeks, the site had become inflamed and sore. Damn I thought, another Staph infection. (Photo enclised)

I went to Urgent Care this morning and they gave me some antibiotics, but the Dr said the sore looked suspicious, and needed to be checked ASAP. Funnily enough I had already made an appointment at my local Mole Scan clinic, later that day.

She took a biopsy of the sore and explained that it could be a SCC, or the site of something completely benign. I should have the results in two weeks.

My question is this... How the hell can someone with health anxiety, not have gotten this checked sooner. It has been 9 months since I noticed it and now I fear I've left it too late...

Is there any advice you can give me please, this is eating me up!