Good luck with your procedure Lyle. Over here many GP's cut out the Melanoma's in their surgery rather than referring you to a plastic surgeon. I have had 3 taken out by my GP in the past 3 years. big chunks arms and chest.
My GP does his cutting on a Monday, he calls it 'Melanoma Monday Monday, lol.' He would do a dozen or more victims on that day.
So Lyle, remember on your next cruise, stay away from Melanoma Deck (the sunny one.)