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Should we be worried?

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    • February 21, 2016 at 8:31 am
    Kaeyreed
    Participant

    Found a spot, black, on my husbands foot tonight. It is nearly perfectly round, hard and very black. Don't know how long it's been there and I can't figure out how to upload a picture. He say no biggie it doesn't hurt but I've got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. It is a little larger than a pencil eraser. Should I worry. I texted his doctor anyway but won't hear from her until at Monday. Thoughts please!

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      • February 21, 2016 at 9:48 am
      SamS
      Participant

      Hi there,

      Glad you reached out, this is a really supportive community. Although I am no expert I would say well done for being proactive and being ready to take action. Personally I now live by the mantra if you are uneasy about something get it removed. At this time doing something is better than nothing. It may be nothing, in which case all good. I am sure others will post here with more words for you. 

      All the best.

      • February 21, 2016 at 9:48 am
      SamS
      Participant

      Hi there,

      Glad you reached out, this is a really supportive community. Although I am no expert I would say well done for being proactive and being ready to take action. Personally I now live by the mantra if you are uneasy about something get it removed. At this time doing something is better than nothing. It may be nothing, in which case all good. I am sure others will post here with more words for you. 

      All the best.

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:57 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you, that is my thought as well. Get rid of it. I appreciate your response!!

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:57 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you, that is my thought as well. Get rid of it. I appreciate your response!!

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:57 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you, that is my thought as well. Get rid of it. I appreciate your response!!

      • February 21, 2016 at 9:48 am
      SamS
      Participant

      Hi there,

      Glad you reached out, this is a really supportive community. Although I am no expert I would say well done for being proactive and being ready to take action. Personally I now live by the mantra if you are uneasy about something get it removed. At this time doing something is better than nothing. It may be nothing, in which case all good. I am sure others will post here with more words for you. 

      All the best.

      • February 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rather than worry, do something, and that is see a dermatologist as soon as possible. If its new, and the least bit unusual have them remove it for biopsy.  Its not a big deal. Even a well shaped, somewhat normal looking, but larger, or different  than normal mole could indicate something.  I know.

      Gary

      • February 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rather than worry, do something, and that is see a dermatologist as soon as possible. If its new, and the least bit unusual have them remove it for biopsy.  Its not a big deal. Even a well shaped, somewhat normal looking, but larger, or different  than normal mole could indicate something.  I know.

      Gary

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:53 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        We have an appointment March fourth. I was just hoping to get thoughts and opinions on it . The wait is gonna drive me crazy! Thank you for your reply I do appreciate it.

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:53 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        We have an appointment March fourth. I was just hoping to get thoughts and opinions on it . The wait is gonna drive me crazy! Thank you for your reply I do appreciate it.

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:53 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        We have an appointment March fourth. I was just hoping to get thoughts and opinions on it . The wait is gonna drive me crazy! Thank you for your reply I do appreciate it.

      • February 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rather than worry, do something, and that is see a dermatologist as soon as possible. If its new, and the least bit unusual have them remove it for biopsy.  Its not a big deal. Even a well shaped, somewhat normal looking, but larger, or different  than normal mole could indicate something.  I know.

      Gary

      • February 22, 2016 at 7:29 am
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Get it removed. My son was 17, healthy as could be, mid soccer season and said he had a freckle on the side of his head that bugged him when he wore a hat. That's it. No family history. We never see doctors. Just that tiny freckle. 18 mo later….here we are. I am not at all saying yours is serious!! You just never know or see this kind of thing coming. My son is stage for and fighting for his life. One tiny freckle. We removed it….get a skin check. That's our mantra! No tanning beds! 

      Skin cancer is real. 

      prayers that spot on the bottom of his foot is nothing:) But glad you are willing to make sure!

      let us know. This is a really good group of people!

      kerri–momofjake

      • February 22, 2016 at 7:29 am
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Get it removed. My son was 17, healthy as could be, mid soccer season and said he had a freckle on the side of his head that bugged him when he wore a hat. That's it. No family history. We never see doctors. Just that tiny freckle. 18 mo later….here we are. I am not at all saying yours is serious!! You just never know or see this kind of thing coming. My son is stage for and fighting for his life. One tiny freckle. We removed it….get a skin check. That's our mantra! No tanning beds! 

      Skin cancer is real. 

      prayers that spot on the bottom of his foot is nothing:) But glad you are willing to make sure!

      let us know. This is a really good group of people!

      kerri–momofjake

        • February 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm
        RaquelP
        Participant

        Been thinking about you and your son. How are you all doing? Any chance to get Jake on the combo?

        • February 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm
        RaquelP
        Participant

        Been thinking about you and your son. How are you all doing? Any chance to get Jake on the combo?

        • February 22, 2016 at 8:31 pm
        Jubes
        Participant

        Get it checked for peace of mind. Thinking of you mom of jake:)

        anne-Louise 

        • February 22, 2016 at 8:31 pm
        Jubes
        Participant

        Get it checked for peace of mind. Thinking of you mom of jake:)

        anne-Louise 

        • February 22, 2016 at 8:31 pm
        Jubes
        Participant

        Get it checked for peace of mind. Thinking of you mom of jake:)

        anne-Louise 

        • February 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm
        RaquelP
        Participant

        Been thinking about you and your son. How are you all doing? Any chance to get Jake on the combo?

        • February 22, 2016 at 10:09 pm
        keepthefaith11
        Participant
        I have been wondering about you as well momofjake.
        • February 22, 2016 at 10:09 pm
        keepthefaith11
        Participant
        I have been wondering about you as well momofjake.
        • February 22, 2016 at 10:09 pm
        keepthefaith11
        Participant
        I have been wondering about you as well momofjake.
        • February 24, 2016 at 7:55 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you for your response it is very much appreciated. We have appointment March fourth. Prayers for your family and your son!

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:55 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you for your response it is very much appreciated. We have appointment March fourth. Prayers for your family and your son!

        • February 24, 2016 at 7:55 am
        Kaeyreed
        Participant

        Thank you for your response it is very much appreciated. We have appointment March fourth. Prayers for your family and your son!

      • February 22, 2016 at 7:29 am
      Momofjake
      Participant

      Get it removed. My son was 17, healthy as could be, mid soccer season and said he had a freckle on the side of his head that bugged him when he wore a hat. That's it. No family history. We never see doctors. Just that tiny freckle. 18 mo later….here we are. I am not at all saying yours is serious!! You just never know or see this kind of thing coming. My son is stage for and fighting for his life. One tiny freckle. We removed it….get a skin check. That's our mantra! No tanning beds! 

      Skin cancer is real. 

      prayers that spot on the bottom of his foot is nothing:) But glad you are willing to make sure!

      let us know. This is a really good group of people!

      kerri–momofjake

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