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debm
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Black Mole ! Cancer ?
Posted: 09-06-07 16:36pm
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I have a black mole that has appeared
about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Does black mean
cancer?
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MandMs
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Posted: 09-07-07 04:02am
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Black color of mole doesn't mean
cancer(melanoma). Moles are harmless skin
growths, which can rarely become
cancerous. Their normal color can ranges
from pink flash to dark brown or dark. You
should be concern if the color is in many
different shades(dark mole with some brown
parts and maybe some small dark dots on
the brown part.)
Where is the mole located? Do you find
this mole different from the other ones
you already have?
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debm
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Posted: 09-07-07 06:42am
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Hi, thanks for answering.
Yes, I have one other mole and it's brown.
This mole is on my waist on the side.
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Posted: 09-11-07 02:18am
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As I mentioned in previous post you can
have moles with different colors on your
body and thats normal. You should be
worried if the new mole has different
colors( it's black, but also has some
lighter parts) You can check it if the
form is asymmetrical(one half is not the
same with the other); if the mole becomes
larger then pencil eraser and if its
border develops ragged edge. Does your
mole looks inflamed? Does it bleed, itch
or crust over?
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debm
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Posted: 09-11-07 18:15pm
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the mole I was talking about was a blood
blister. But I had a biopsy on one on my
back that has been there for many years.
I went to two doctors who didn't diagnose
it. This doctor I went to biopsied it and
I don't get the results for another week.
I'm really worried.
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Posted: 09-11-07 18:40pm
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A good way to tell if its cancerous or not
is (and this is what my dr told me about
my mole on my back):
1.) It gets bigger
2.) It gets darker
3.) It isn't round but jagged (similar to
how you would draw a sun).
Hope that helps! Keep us posted on what
you find out. GOOD LUCK!
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Hi
Posted: 09-11-07 18:42pm
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I had a mole to just "appear" on the back
of my thigh, it was solid black and the
size of a small deer tick. I went and had
it removed/biopsied and it came back as
malignant melanoma. I have had so many
other moles/suspecious spots removed I've
lost count. my dermotologist informed me,
when something like this appears BLACK,
get it checked immediately. THe longer it
has time ot grow and spread, the wrose
your chances. I cuaght mine in time,
athough I do have a nasty 6 inch scar,
plus I opted for hte lymph node sentinnel
node biopsy. Common moles are brown in
deed, but follow ABCD-Assemtry, Base,
Color, Diameter...if a mole is two
different colors or changes in size or
color, oozes, of course your need these
looked into. Skin cancer is nothing more
than a mutated cell and you can even get
this from a burn or skinning your knee as
a child. Dogs get melanoma between their
paws, the african american population get
them yet, they are not sun worshipers like
caucassions. Try not to worry about the
report, just thank your lucky stars you
caught this in time and something can be
done about it! Keep us posted! PM if you'd
like! 
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debm
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Posted: 09-11-07 19:40pm
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The doctor told me she doesn't want me to
spend my time worrying about this because
it won't go any further than having it cut
off. She said, really, it isn't anything
that will go further. Told me to find
something else to worry about cause this
isn't a worry. Do you think she would lie
to me just so I don't worry?
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Posted: 09-11-07 19:47pm
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Nope i don't think she would. She a dr and
isn't suppose to do that. And thats really
all they would have to do is cut it off.
SO no worries...just relax and enjoy life!
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debm
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Posted: 09-11-07 20:30pm
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Thanks...I am a natural born worrier.
I'll post the results. I just wish it
wouldn't take so long.
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Debm
Posted: 09-12-07 02:16am
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We are all thinking of you and waiting for
the results! Did the doctor remove it all
or she just took one piece?
Hope everything will be fine!
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Posted: 09-12-07 20:08pm
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I think she removed a piece because she
said I'll have to get it cut off. Does a
surgeon do that? Thanks so much for all
of your responses. You have helped me
beyond words. I will let you know as soon
as I find out. I'm praying it's not too
late. Thank you!!!
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Hi
Posted: 09-12-07 20:27pm
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You are gonna be just fine.......its not
too late, you caught it andhad something
done about it. I had mine removed by a
dermotologist, who in turn sent it in for
biopsy. The waiting was the worst and jsut
happend to tell me on my anniversary it
was melanoma. I ahd ot go to Emory in
Atlanta to have it done by Mohls
techinque. Was told this was the best and
so off I went. They literally punch the
size of a half dollar into the area the
mole was becase if its melanoma, it grows
downward and out and they have to endure
that the margins are clean from any cancer
cells. Then they have to pull hte skin
back together and stich up. Not trying to
frighten you, jsut telling it like it is.
I am praying for you hat this is not
anyhting major and you won't have to go
through this. But if you do, please feel
free to PM me, I'll anwer any questions
you may have!
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Posted: 09-12-07 20:42pm
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I have had this for years and it was
misdiagnosed twice, that's what scares me.
How long was your recovery time and how
are you doing now?
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Debm
Posted: 09-13-07 05:03am
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Mole removal can be performed by cosmetic
surgeon or dermatologist and typically
takes less than an hour to perform. The
mole will be removed with excision(this
includes stitches), shaving(no stitches)
or with a laser treatment.
I'm praying for you!
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Posted: 09-13-07 17:35pm
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Thank you so much for your prayers and I'm
praying for all of you. A friend of mine
says her Dad has the same thing and he
goes back in a week. I'll pray for him
too.
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debm
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Posted: 09-21-07 19:10pm
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The biopsy came back basel cell carcinoma.
The doctor took it out and has to send it
to pathology to make sure she removed it
all. She said I'm not going to die from
it. Yet, I still worry since I had it for
so long. I go back in a week.
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Posted: 09-22-07 13:15pm
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If she said that your not going to die i
would believe her. My friend a few years
ago had a cancerous mole on her arm. Ended
up with skin cancer and they just removed
it and she was fine. Couldn't tell that
she was even going through anything, so
i'm sure you'll be fine. And if she didn't
get it all she'll just go and get some
more  no biggie! You'll
be fine
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Posted: 09-22-07 14:45pm
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Thanks Keeba, your response meant a lot to
me. It made my day actually! I haven't
told a lot of people about this cause I
was always afraid of doom responses. I
guess my fears are the doom.
I'm happy your friend is doing well. Have
a great day!
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Posted: 09-22-07 16:06pm
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Your welcome, Anytime!
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