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Q: Is This Mole Cancerous ? *pic*
asked by: spaznut on June 25th, 2007
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Hi everybody,
Can anyone tell me if this mole looks like something I should be worried about?
Thanks.

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Fairy Godmother
replied on July 5th, 2007
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Hi
Sorry, just found your post and noticed not ONE soul had popped in to even say hello....So, hello. From the picture you posted, I have a mole that looks exactly like the one you have on my leg. My dermatologist says its just a common mole. You also seem to be fair skinned. I have had numerous moles/lesions etc removed and even had malignant melanoma removed 8 years ago.. I keep an eye on myself. Has this mole always been there? Has it changed in size, form or color? Does it itch or ooze? These are questions to ask yourself. If you've been exposed to sunburns over the years or are at risk, I'd say find a dermatologist and have a body scan just to be on the safe side. I go once a year now. Wish I'd started doing this when I was 40 years younger! For peace of mind if for nothing else! Hope I've helped! Cool
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turnagainmusic
replied on July 15th, 2009
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I have fair skin and skin cancer runs in the family. I go twice a year to have any weird moles removed. It's an easy procedure and doesn't really hurt.
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littleonefb
replied on July 16th, 2009
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The only way to really know about your mole is to see a dermatologist. Looking at a picture on line gives only a small dimension of a picture.

It needs to be visually seen and examined.

Get to a dermatologist to have it checked out and if needed, removed for biopsy. that's the only way to be sure.

Good luck

Fran
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linkid
replied on August 16th, 2009
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I have had skin cancer and recently had precancerous spots removed. Your picture doesn't look like cancer but you should get it checked out. I waited and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my lip. They had to removed have of my bottom lip and take from my upper lip. They were sewed shut (called a flap) for two weeks then opened back up. If I had gone to the doctor as soon as I saw the spot it would have been simple surgery. Good luck.
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