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1st Dermo Appt – Dysplastic Mole (??) + Other Biopsy
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1st Dermo Appt – Dysplastic Mole (??) + Other Biopsy

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    • June 29, 2018 at 4:19 pm
    TnTA2
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      Recently, I’ve noticed a few odd spots on my skin and decided to go get them checked out. The dermo saw the mole on my back I was concerned with and said it definitely needed to be biopsied, but she felt strongly it was a dysplastic nevi. She said it is very unlikely it’s a melanoma at this point and that according to biopsy, might need deeper excision if the lab says it’s severely dysplastic as it could eventually turn into melanoma. Does this sound correct? I also had a scrape biopsy on a spot on the back of my head that started as an itchy bump, went away then started itching again. She was unconcerned with it and mentioned what type of growth she though it was, but I figure the name. 

      Ive been anxious about skin cancer, especially melanoma, since I’ve noticed these possibly new and possibly been there forever spots. I have never really examined my skin for anything unusual other than checking for ticks after being in the woods. I doubt I’d have paid attention to anything that didn’t look like a tick. I’m a little relieved in the dermo’s confidence but at the same time very anxious about the results. 

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        • July 2, 2018 at 12:23 am
        laurakoco
        Participant

          There's really no way to know until the test results come back. It is horrible waiting, I know. I am going through the same thing. Hang in there. Watch some reality tv to take your mind off of it : )

            • July 2, 2018 at 3:32 pm
            TnTA2
            Participant

              Thank you for the reassurance. Best of luck in your situation!

              I had calmed myself down and stopped thinking about it until some other recent symptoms popped into my head. The presentation of the bump on my neck, how long it had been there, the itching and irritation, raised/hard lump, all hallmarks of nodular melanoma. I've had more slight headaches than normal recently, as well, been easily agitated, etc. which points to brain metastasis.  Also had pain in lower right stomach, which suggest metastasis to liver. Under my arms has been tender/sore for the past few days, as well. But I read cancer in the lymph nodes usually presents with painless, hardened nodes. I can't find any like that on me thankfully. Still freaking out and fearing the worst, but trying to not focus on it, as I can't chage the outcome at this point. 

              • July 2, 2018 at 6:53 pm
              Janner
              Participant

                Look for the most likely explanation first.  None of your symptoms point to melanoma.  98% of all biopsies are NOT melanoma.  Stay away from the internet until you actually have a diagnosis to research and then you know exactly what to research. 

                • July 2, 2018 at 7:01 pm
                TnTA2
                Participant

                  I love your reassuring optimism, and hope you are right. But from my research, the bump on my neck shows hallmark nodular melanoma presentation. Hopefully my research and interpretation of appearance and symptoms is flawed and the results come back OK. At this point, I’d be pleased with basal cell or squamous cell. Anything but nodular melanoma. 

                  • July 6, 2018 at 6:53 pm
                  TnTA2
                  Participant

                    Still waiting and still getting more and more nervous about bad news coming my way. I’ve developed more tightness and pain under my right arm, some light tingling/numb-like feelings and a little pain under the left. This tightness was barely present the day of my biopsy, but has increased and doesn’t seem to be going away. I thought it might be a muscle/nerve thing but I’m not sure. Derm didn’t seem concerned at my exam. 

                    I’ve been reading a lot about dermatofibroma’s and hoping that could be what I have, but not convinced that even a possible diagnosis based on the ulceration, bleeding and drainage of the bump on my neck. It doesn’t dimple like I’ve read they normally do. I did have a yellow jacket sting in nearly the same spot last year, though, which can be associated. Also noticed the bump on my chest has gone from reddish to brown and is slightly tender, which it has done in the past, but I’m not sure how long it actually been there.

                    It’s going to be a very long weekend! 

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