Found a suspicious freckle.
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Found a suspicious freckle.

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    • May 12, 2017 at 8:38 pm
    Elaineo
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      I found this freckle that I have as my profile picture.  Wry scares right now. I don't regularaly Check my skin so I don't know how long I have it. I only spotted it because it was a sunny day and I have no socks on when a friend began talking about moles. 

      Went to doctor yesterday so am waiting for an appointment to see a specialist. Not sure how long it will take but if it is melanoma I don't think I can afford to wait long at all. 

      very scared and would appreciate advice on the image. 

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        • May 12, 2017 at 10:15 pm
        JWerwa
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          Hi there – I do not see your picture, but it is good that you went to the doctor to get it checked out. I have read on this forum that most melanomas grow slowly over time. So, even if it takes a few weeks to see your specialist, it is unlikely that it would change your diagnosis. 

          I had a thin melanoma (.8 mm) removed from my arm in 2013 (stage 1A, WLE & SLNB clear) and have been getting regular check ups ever since. I've had many suspicious moles removed since then (including one yesterday) and two that I'd had for a long time were moderately dysplastic while the rest were benign. 

          Hang in there while you wait for your appointment. 

          -Jenny

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