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Worried sick… Waiting for doctor!

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    • June 29, 2015 at 7:22 pm
    Rcmcd09
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    Hi there! I’m sad to say that in my college years I used tanning beds off and on for 3 years. I never tanned before, nor have I since then as I’m too busy. A few years ago I noticed a mole on the side of my foot. Because it’s on rough skin it was hard to see the shape, but it looked symmetrical, wasn’t changing and was one color. The size was within reason as well. I noticed a few days ago that one small dot of the mole has become darker brown – – change! I know that MANY moles on feet are dangerous as they’re many times malignant melanoma. I’m catching the change pretty early, but can’t get into my dermatologist for 1 month. I’m so nervous… Could it spread that fast before I can have it biopsied? My Grandpa grew up when sunscreen wasn’t a big thing and he struggled with skin cancer for a long time. Thanks!
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      • June 29, 2015 at 7:31 pm
      Rcmcd09
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      • June 29, 2015 at 7:31 pm
      Rcmcd09
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      • June 29, 2015 at 7:31 pm
      Rcmcd09
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      • June 29, 2015 at 9:31 pm
      Janner
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      Changing moles don't have to be melanoma.  Acral melanoma is often caught later because it is often found on darker skinned individuals and isn't easily seen.  In general, a month rarely changes anything.  Hard mentally, yes.  You have your appointment so you aren't ignoring it and will get it taken care of.  In the meantime, try to relax.  I've had several changing moles not be melanoma and I'm high risk (with 3 primaries already).

      • June 29, 2015 at 9:31 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Changing moles don't have to be melanoma.  Acral melanoma is often caught later because it is often found on darker skinned individuals and isn't easily seen.  In general, a month rarely changes anything.  Hard mentally, yes.  You have your appointment so you aren't ignoring it and will get it taken care of.  In the meantime, try to relax.  I've had several changing moles not be melanoma and I'm high risk (with 3 primaries already).

      • June 29, 2015 at 9:31 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Changing moles don't have to be melanoma.  Acral melanoma is often caught later because it is often found on darker skinned individuals and isn't easily seen.  In general, a month rarely changes anything.  Hard mentally, yes.  You have your appointment so you aren't ignoring it and will get it taken care of.  In the meantime, try to relax.  I've had several changing moles not be melanoma and I'm high risk (with 3 primaries already).

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