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Q: Stages of Skin Cancer?

asked by: macekjm on April 19th, 2006

New User

I have a spot that falls into the "maligna melanoma " image category, however, due to limited dermatologists in my area I am trying to get information as to the stages of development and if I should really be concerned.

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Crystal1111

replied on April 21st, 2006

Experienced User

Yes, you should be concerned. Melanoma is the most serious of all skin cancers. I caught my melanoma early in 2002. I advise that you see a dermatologist as soon as you can. If he or she thinks it is suspicious, it will be excised and biopsied. I would suggest not waiting. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

Crystal

macekjm

replied on April 21st, 2006

New User

Melanoma

I live in il, lake co. Area---i need some reccomendations for a dermatologist.... There are not tons that I can choose from. It doesn't matter if they take bcbsofil - I just need to go

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