I am a 27 year old mom of my first child.
I have had 2 moles on my body since I was
about 24 that have stayed the same color,
shape and size since I noticed them. now
that i'm a mom I can't imagine leaving my
child behind, so I made an appt to have
them checked out next week. I would just
like a little piece of mind now.......if
they haven't changed shape, size or color
since they came up what are the chances
they are skin cancer? i've had exposure
to the sun, but by no means would I say it
was extensive. i'm dark haired, dark eyed
and olive complected. any advice given
would be great.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 04-25-08 14:46pm
Whenever doctors are examining potential
risky moles, they look for these signs:
Asymmetry, irregular border, abnormal
colors and diameter. If these moles are
larger than the eraser head of a pencil,
they could be problematic.
I doubt you have skin cancer, but it is
great that you are getting them checked.
Try not to worry about it too much until
you see the doctor.
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