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Birthmark and melanoma…any others with opinion?

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    • July 31, 2012 at 3:02 pm
    nancyclay68
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      As I await staging for the WLE I had on a positive punch for MM, I thought I'd pose a question.  I've heard rumors that birthmarks can or might sometime become melanoma.  I was born with two dark brown birthmarks, one on my inner left thigh and one on my outer right bicep.  In my thirties the one on my arm began to slowly disappear until it was gone by age 40.  Fast forward to age 44 and in 8 months I go from a tiny black dot (think ink mark) to a 6 mm wide black lump with red halo that came back MM.  Interestly, in the exact location of the former birthmark

      As I await staging for the WLE I had on a positive punch for MM, I thought I'd pose a question.  I've heard rumors that birthmarks can or might sometime become melanoma.  I was born with two dark brown birthmarks, one on my inner left thigh and one on my outer right bicep.  In my thirties the one on my arm began to slowly disappear until it was gone by age 40.  Fast forward to age 44 and in 8 months I go from a tiny black dot (think ink mark) to a 6 mm wide black lump with red halo that came back MM.  Interestly, in the exact location of the former birthmark.  Coincidence?  Just curious if anyone else had an experience like that.

      Prayers and peace to all battling Mel.

      Nancy

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        • July 31, 2012 at 3:50 pm
        natasha
        Participant

          I think birthmarks can become melanoma ,and mostly melanomas develope from birthmarks.

          • July 31, 2012 at 3:50 pm
          natasha
          Participant

            I think birthmarks can become melanoma ,and mostly melanomas develope from birthmarks.

            • July 31, 2012 at 3:50 pm
            natasha
            Participant

              I think birthmarks can become melanoma ,and mostly melanomas develope from birthmarks.

              • July 31, 2012 at 7:44 pm
              aldakota22
              Participant

                Definitely think that is very often the case.Be very vigilant and check out any changes immediately.Beat the Beast.  Al

                • July 31, 2012 at 7:44 pm
                aldakota22
                Participant

                  Definitely think that is very often the case.Be very vigilant and check out any changes immediately.Beat the Beast.  Al

                  • July 31, 2012 at 7:44 pm
                  aldakota22
                  Participant

                    Definitely think that is very often the case.Be very vigilant and check out any changes immediately.Beat the Beast.  Al

                    • August 1, 2012 at 12:46 pm
                    AngelaM
                    Participant

                      I recall reading that a congenital nevus or a birthmark has a higher chance of becoming melanoma than those acquired later in life. I don't know if that's true. It's just what I recall reading.

                      That said, the textbooks also state that a nevus acquired after age 25 should be melanoma! That is not always true, however, as I myself have experienced.

                      I don't think anyone really knows …

                      • August 1, 2012 at 12:46 pm
                      AngelaM
                      Participant

                        I recall reading that a congenital nevus or a birthmark has a higher chance of becoming melanoma than those acquired later in life. I don't know if that's true. It's just what I recall reading.

                        That said, the textbooks also state that a nevus acquired after age 25 should be melanoma! That is not always true, however, as I myself have experienced.

                        I don't think anyone really knows …

                        • August 1, 2012 at 12:46 pm
                        AngelaM
                        Participant

                          I recall reading that a congenital nevus or a birthmark has a higher chance of becoming melanoma than those acquired later in life. I don't know if that's true. It's just what I recall reading.

                          That said, the textbooks also state that a nevus acquired after age 25 should be melanoma! That is not always true, however, as I myself have experienced.

                          I don't think anyone really knows …

                          • August 4, 2012 at 6:46 pm
                          krissy424
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                            Yes, congenital moles are higher risk. Not sure the current the current recommendation. I was taught all moles that are present at birth or appear the first 12 months of life should be removed when the child it old enough to cooperate. My son had a mole the size of a quarter on his abdomen we had excised at eight years of age.
                             
                            Kris
                            • August 4, 2012 at 6:46 pm
                            krissy424
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                              Yes, congenital moles are higher risk. Not sure the current the current recommendation. I was taught all moles that are present at birth or appear the first 12 months of life should be removed when the child it old enough to cooperate. My son had a mole the size of a quarter on his abdomen we had excised at eight years of age.
                               
                              Kris
                              • August 4, 2012 at 6:46 pm
                              krissy424
                              Participant

                                 

                                Yes, congenital moles are higher risk. Not sure the current the current recommendation. I was taught all moles that are present at birth or appear the first 12 months of life should be removed when the child it old enough to cooperate. My son had a mole the size of a quarter on his abdomen we had excised at eight years of age.
                                 
                                Kris
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