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Why are my biopsy results taking so long?

shaz3155Dec 17, 2015
Went to gp when I noticed colour change in mole. Was sent to dermatology week later and straight away she recommend punch biopsy. That was 3 weeks ago. I'm getting worried. Called gp and was told my results not back from pathology. What does this mean. Should I be worried.

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