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Q: Black Ugly Raised Moles

asked by: tiredone on April 9th, 2006

New User

Hi im normally on here posting for myself, but im very concerned for my husband,,he has 2 very dark black moles that have grown now they have joined they look awful,i have looked at some pics of melanomas and they look exactly like what my husband has on his back.He just rang from work today to say its now itchy I have booked him in to see the dr today.I am very concerned as his had them for a long time,they are quite big, I have no idea of what will happen if they are melanoma,if it is, I hope its not too late,please feel free to leave any comment for me ,im so worried..

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tiredone

replied on April 11th, 2006

New User

Hi its me again,i see noone has replyed but people have looked at this post just letting you know ,yes it is melanoma,(8mm)dr is surgically removing them today then we have 2 wait 4 the test results 2 see if its malignant,,im quite concerned,but trying to be strong for my husband,once again please leave your comments id be so grateful!!!

tiredone

replied on April 11th, 2006

New User

sandyallen

replied on April 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

It is great that he is seeing a skin dr generallt men are su horrible about going tu the Dr. My step-dad used to have a lot of trouble with skin cancer but they burnt them off somee got worse so they had to surgically remove them.
Hope everything turns out okay for tour husband!
Keep us posted!

sandyallen

replied on April 11th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Sorry, did not read all of your posts, sure hope the dr got it all and it was treated. I know that I would be scared too!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Please keep us posted!

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