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Is this a melanoma

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    • October 18, 2018 at 10:14 pm
    Melissa1987
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      I know it’s not possible to diagnose unless getting a biopsy but I will be getting one in a few weeks nowhere else can get me in and I’m scared. I’ve had this mole my whole life (that I can remember) i just noticed it started looking bigger in a month or so. It’s probably 4mm or so. Maybe one color or two. I just had a baby last year I’m not ready to cash out any time soon.

       

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        • October 19, 2018 at 4:51 am
        Janner
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          No one can tell by just looking, but honestly this doesn't jump out and scream at me and say melanoma.  However, a biopsy is the only way to know for certain.  As a background, I've found my own 3 melanomas and one on someone else.  Yours certainly doesn't have all the classical ABCDs of melanoma.  75% of melanomas occur on new moles, only 25% occur on existing.  Take heart, get it looked at, but try not to stress too much in the meantime.

            • October 19, 2018 at 10:49 pm
            Melissa1987
            Participant

              Thank you! I’m not happy about having to wait 6 weeks to even get it checked out. I wish I knew for sure if they could schedule a surgery for the same day if needed. I really hope I’m worrying about nothing but you can never be too sure

            • October 19, 2018 at 11:18 am
            JennH
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              I am an not an expert but I do know they can change with hormonal changes. Given you had a baby a year ago your body has been adjusting for some time. For peace of mind have your dr. Take a look. Best wishes.

              • October 20, 2018 at 7:20 am
              MarkR
              Participant

                I’m not a doctor but I would say no it isn’t.  If you’re worried you must get it checked to rule it out and give yourself peace of mind

                • October 23, 2018 at 6:02 pm
                bjeans
                Participant

                  Hi Melissa – You received responses on your other threads that also might be helpful, but maybe you hadn’t seen them. (I realize it can be a little difficult at first to find previous threads – you can select your own name to find other posts your wrote, or select an earlier page number – your other threads were one page back.)

                  Here’s the thread with the other photo: 

                  https://www.melanoma.org/find-support/patient-community/mpip-melanoma-patients-information-page/melanoma-6

                  Waiting is tough; hang in there. 

                   

                   

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