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September 18th, 2010
Hi,

I have a question. I recently had four suspicious moles removed from my body. Thankfully, they all came back cancer free. However, over the past several months I have felt a tingling sensation near my shoulder. I always thought it was nothing and I went a couple of months without even noticing it. This past weekend I started having a burning pain (That lasted two days) on my shoulder. I pinpointed the area to a mole. The same spot that the tingling sensation has been happening. I'm wondering if that is a sign of melanoma. The mole looks normal, it has none of the ABCD characteristics that melanomas usually have. My GP just looked at my back in early July and said everything looked fine. Do you think its ok? I have an appointment Wednesday but I'm feeling nervous. Thank you!!
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replied September 23rd, 2010
Since I cannot examine you, I won't be able to tell you whether or not this mole is suspicious. However, if it is itching or burning, then I would advise that it be removed, as well, just to be on the safe side.


Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS


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