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TheAntipop
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:10 pm    Post subject: biopsy scheduled, mole changing (pics) Reply with quote
Hi all,

My name is Matt and I'm 28. I have a lot of moles on my body (mostly my back and face). When I had my yearly physical a couple of months ago my doctor noticed one on my chest that looked suspicious, so he referred me to a dermatologist. I saw the dermatologist 2 weeks ago. She looked at the mole under a special light, and she said it does look suspicious and wants me to have a biopsy on it. The biopsy is scheduled for March 21st, which is over a month away.

The thing that kind of concerns me is that the mole seems to be changing. The border is irregular and it seems to be developing a scab. The mole is pretty small, the diameter is less than a pencil eraser (which is a test I've seen used in my search for info). I've always been a bit of a hypochondriac and I'm really obsessing over this. The mole is still small, but the changes concern me. Do you think I should try to schedule an earlier appointment for the biopsy, or should I just wait?

I took a few of pics of the mole to show you. I know this isn't a place to seek medical advice but maybe those with more knowledge of melanoma than myself can provide some feedback.

http://members.cox.net/almasi/DSC00009.JPG

http://members.cox.net/almasi/DSC00010.JPG

http://members.cox.net/almasi/DSC00011.JPG

As you can see, I don't get much sun. Wink I also lost 130 pounds, which explains the stretch marks. Any comments/advice would be appreciated.

-Matt
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Jim_Hall
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:20 pm    Post subject: Re: biopsy scheduled, mole changing (pics) Reply with quote
Hey,

I would try to get an earlier appointment if possible, I was put off for three months and it turned out to be Melanoma. The most troubling things I notice you have said is the changing and the scab. The scabbing on mine was like dry skin that kept flaking off. Itching, pain, and bleeding can be signs in some melanomas as well. Melanomas can arise in moles and can also come up out of nowhere. I would definately get it checked it's better safe than sorry.

Later,
Jim
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