does melanoma appear out of nowhere?
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does melanoma appear out of nowhere?

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    • January 20, 2017 at 2:21 pm
    dutchygirl
    Participant

    Hello,

    The last time I am reading a lot about melanoma, because my boyfriend has a family history of melanoma and he and I want to stay on top of things.

    So I understand 50% of all melanoma's develop from pre-excisting moles, and the other 50% out of new moles. So are this new moles immediately melanoma or is it always first a atypical mole to some degree what will eventually develop in melanoma?

    I saw that there are a lot of people on this forum who are having a lot of knowledge about melanoma, so I hope I can get some answers.

    All my prayers to you who are battling this disease, I wish you al the best!

     

     

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      • January 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm
      Aloha14
      Participant

      Mine just showed up as a blister and there was no mole, just plain skin. Mine was atypical melanoma.

      • January 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm
      Aloha14
      Participant

      Mine just showed up as a blister and there was no mole, just plain skin. Mine was atypical melanoma.

      • January 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm
      Aloha14
      Participant

      Mine just showed up as a blister and there was no mole, just plain skin. Mine was atypical melanoma.

      • January 20, 2017 at 6:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      It can be either.  A new mole appears that eventually turns into melanoma, or a new mole appears that is melanoma, or a new "lesion" appears that isn't a mole and is melanoma. 

      New and like all your other lesions is considered ok.  New and different from everything is considered worrisome and should be checked.

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:36 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you Janner!

        So what do you recommend, get it checked right away or wait a few weeks/months? I don't know how long it will take for melanoma to get invasive or dangerous.

        My boyfriend does not have a lot of moles, maybe 10 to keep an eye on. But all do look very different from one another.

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:39 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Sorry I posted the post anonymous by accident

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:51 pm
        ed williams
        Participant

        Hi Dutchygirl, if you want to get some extra research to what has been given I have an excellent link for you. It is kind of detailed but gives a super detailed explaination of early stage melanoma with explainations of the various types of types of Melanoma alone with what pathologist look at. Best Wishes!!!Ed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wmeyNjFKQw

        • January 20, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you!

        • January 20, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you!

        • January 20, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you!

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:51 pm
        ed williams
        Participant

        Hi Dutchygirl, if you want to get some extra research to what has been given I have an excellent link for you. It is kind of detailed but gives a super detailed explaination of early stage melanoma with explainations of the various types of types of Melanoma alone with what pathologist look at. Best Wishes!!!Ed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wmeyNjFKQw

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:51 pm
        ed williams
        Participant

        Hi Dutchygirl, if you want to get some extra research to what has been given I have an excellent link for you. It is kind of detailed but gives a super detailed explaination of early stage melanoma with explainations of the various types of types of Melanoma alone with what pathologist look at. Best Wishes!!!Ed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wmeyNjFKQw

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:39 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Sorry I posted the post anonymous by accident

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:39 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Sorry I posted the post anonymous by accident

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:36 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you Janner!

        So what do you recommend, get it checked right away or wait a few weeks/months? I don't know how long it will take for melanoma to get invasive or dangerous.

        My boyfriend does not have a lot of moles, maybe 10 to keep an eye on. But all do look very different from one another.

        • January 20, 2017 at 8:36 pm
        dutchygirl
        Participant

        Thank you Janner!

        So what do you recommend, get it checked right away or wait a few weeks/months? I don't know how long it will take for melanoma to get invasive or dangerous.

        My boyfriend does not have a lot of moles, maybe 10 to keep an eye on. But all do look very different from one another.

      • January 20, 2017 at 6:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      It can be either.  A new mole appears that eventually turns into melanoma, or a new mole appears that is melanoma, or a new "lesion" appears that isn't a mole and is melanoma. 

      New and like all your other lesions is considered ok.  New and different from everything is considered worrisome and should be checked.

      • January 20, 2017 at 6:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      It can be either.  A new mole appears that eventually turns into melanoma, or a new mole appears that is melanoma, or a new "lesion" appears that isn't a mole and is melanoma. 

      New and like all your other lesions is considered ok.  New and different from everything is considered worrisome and should be checked.

      • January 21, 2017 at 5:17 am
      sarah.brannon
      Participant

      Mine was a new mole. When it showed up, I didn't really pay it much attention. Then one day, it hurt to the touch, and I started noticing the color changing.

      I say if it gives you anxiety, get it checked out. Since being declared cancer free, I've already had 2 other moles tested, just for peace of mind.

      • January 21, 2017 at 5:17 am
      sarah.brannon
      Participant

      Mine was a new mole. When it showed up, I didn't really pay it much attention. Then one day, it hurt to the touch, and I started noticing the color changing.

      I say if it gives you anxiety, get it checked out. Since being declared cancer free, I've already had 2 other moles tested, just for peace of mind.

      • January 21, 2017 at 5:17 am
      sarah.brannon
      Participant

      Mine was a new mole. When it showed up, I didn't really pay it much attention. Then one day, it hurt to the touch, and I started noticing the color changing.

      I say if it gives you anxiety, get it checked out. Since being declared cancer free, I've already had 2 other moles tested, just for peace of mind.

      • January 24, 2017 at 12:50 am
      Lhawkins
      Participant
      Melanoma can also develop in birthmarks. My husband’s showed up in a lentigo he had on his side. It was just a small patch of darker colored skin that began to not look right. Please, please get your skin checked once a year.
      • January 24, 2017 at 12:50 am
      Lhawkins
      Participant
      Melanoma can also develop in birthmarks. My husband’s showed up in a lentigo he had on his side. It was just a small patch of darker colored skin that began to not look right. Please, please get your skin checked once a year.
      • January 24, 2017 at 12:50 am
      Lhawkins
      Participant
      Melanoma can also develop in birthmarks. My husband’s showed up in a lentigo he had on his side. It was just a small patch of darker colored skin that began to not look right. Please, please get your skin checked once a year.
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