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2 excisions on above moderately atypical moles

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    • August 17, 2012 at 6:24 pm
    kinnear7
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      Hello:

      In the last year I have had two excisions on two moles that were "above" moderate in changing (mild, moderate, melanoma). Were these going to change into melanoma or are they removed for precautionary reasons?My doc said that they may never change or they can change tomorrow.  Because I have had two like this, how high are my chances in getting melanoma? I have close to fifty moles and freckles, 15 dysplastic nevi. I have already taken of 13 and two need further excision. I'm trying to learn more about this. THank you for you time.

       

      Hello:

      In the last year I have had two excisions on two moles that were "above" moderate in changing (mild, moderate, melanoma). Were these going to change into melanoma or are they removed for precautionary reasons?My doc said that they may never change or they can change tomorrow.  Because I have had two like this, how high are my chances in getting melanoma? I have close to fifty moles and freckles, 15 dysplastic nevi. I have already taken of 13 and two need further excision. I'm trying to learn more about this. THank you for you time.

       

      Rob

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        • August 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm
        kinnear7
        Participant

          Also, has anyone ever heard of Melafind? It just came out and I'm getting scanned by it next week.

           

          Thanks,

          Rob

            • September 9, 2012 at 2:04 pm
            parkmk80
            Participant

              Rob where do you live?  I have read about melafind and have dysplastic nevus syndrome with over 200 moles.  It is supposed to be able to find melanoma better than a derm.  I'm in Arkansas.  Does anyone know if there is a dr in arkansas or texas that uses melafind?

              • September 9, 2012 at 2:04 pm
              parkmk80
              Participant

                Rob where do you live?  I have read about melafind and have dysplastic nevus syndrome with over 200 moles.  It is supposed to be able to find melanoma better than a derm.  I'm in Arkansas.  Does anyone know if there is a dr in arkansas or texas that uses melafind?

                • September 9, 2012 at 2:04 pm
                parkmk80
                Participant

                  Rob where do you live?  I have read about melafind and have dysplastic nevus syndrome with over 200 moles.  It is supposed to be able to find melanoma better than a derm.  I'm in Arkansas.  Does anyone know if there is a dr in arkansas or texas that uses melafind?

                • August 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm
                kinnear7
                Participant

                  Also, has anyone ever heard of Melafind? It just came out and I'm getting scanned by it next week.

                   

                  Thanks,

                  Rob

                  • August 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm
                  kinnear7
                  Participant

                    Also, has anyone ever heard of Melafind? It just came out and I'm getting scanned by it next week.

                     

                    Thanks,

                    Rob

                    • August 17, 2012 at 8:59 pm
                    Janner
                    Participant

                      Severely atypical lesions have the highest probability to turn into melanoma.  The others, not as much.  It doesn't mean they can't, but it's pretty unlikely.  Mildly atypical lesions are really considered benign.  No atypical moles are cancer and none are guaranteed to become cancer.  All are removed as precautionery measures.  Severely atypical lesions are removed with extra margins like melanoma in situ (5mm) because distinguishing between the two can be a judgement call.  The extra margins are for erring on the side of caution.  With any dysplastic nevi, your risk runs higher of getting melanoma.  Again, if these were severely atypical, your risk would probably be higher.  But you're way above the curve because you at least know that melanoma exists!  Watch your moles for change and just stay on top of things!

                      Best wishes,

                      Janner

                      • August 17, 2012 at 8:59 pm
                      Janner
                      Participant

                        Severely atypical lesions have the highest probability to turn into melanoma.  The others, not as much.  It doesn't mean they can't, but it's pretty unlikely.  Mildly atypical lesions are really considered benign.  No atypical moles are cancer and none are guaranteed to become cancer.  All are removed as precautionery measures.  Severely atypical lesions are removed with extra margins like melanoma in situ (5mm) because distinguishing between the two can be a judgement call.  The extra margins are for erring on the side of caution.  With any dysplastic nevi, your risk runs higher of getting melanoma.  Again, if these were severely atypical, your risk would probably be higher.  But you're way above the curve because you at least know that melanoma exists!  Watch your moles for change and just stay on top of things!

                        Best wishes,

                        Janner

                        • August 17, 2012 at 8:59 pm
                        Janner
                        Participant

                          Severely atypical lesions have the highest probability to turn into melanoma.  The others, not as much.  It doesn't mean they can't, but it's pretty unlikely.  Mildly atypical lesions are really considered benign.  No atypical moles are cancer and none are guaranteed to become cancer.  All are removed as precautionery measures.  Severely atypical lesions are removed with extra margins like melanoma in situ (5mm) because distinguishing between the two can be a judgement call.  The extra margins are for erring on the side of caution.  With any dysplastic nevi, your risk runs higher of getting melanoma.  Again, if these were severely atypical, your risk would probably be higher.  But you're way above the curve because you at least know that melanoma exists!  Watch your moles for change and just stay on top of things!

                          Best wishes,

                          Janner

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