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Thank you, everyone, for your replies.  I didn't realize that the site could still be biopsied if the original mole is gone, so that information is very helpful.  My husband initially thought I was over-reacting, but I think I've convinced him now to have it re-excised.  We have a trip home in October, and we've decided to have it done there.  We're working in the Arab Gulf region (would rather not say which country), and in general the health care system here is very good.  We've lived here for 4 years and never had a problem. They don't see much melanoma, though, so it's hard to find a doctor who has experience with this beast.  So he'll have it checked out when we're home.

Linda/Kentucky, your experience is my worst fear, and I'm so sorry to hear of this pain that you're going through.  It was primarily your story that convinced my husband to agree to the re-excision, so please know that others are learning from you.  I don't know if that's any comfort to you, but I do thank you for sharing.

Thank you, everyone, for your replies.  I didn't realize that the site could still be biopsied if the original mole is gone, so that information is very helpful.  My husband initially thought I was over-reacting, but I think I've convinced him now to have it re-excised.  We have a trip home in October, and we've decided to have it done there.  We're working in the Arab Gulf region (would rather not say which country), and in general the health care system here is very good.  We've lived here for 4 years and never had a problem. They don't see much melanoma, though, so it's hard to find a doctor who has experience with this beast.  So he'll have it checked out when we're home.

Linda/Kentucky, your experience is my worst fear, and I'm so sorry to hear of this pain that you're going through.  It was primarily your story that convinced my husband to agree to the re-excision, so please know that others are learning from you.  I don't know if that's any comfort to you, but I do thank you for sharing.