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Advice please.. Should I see a doc?

Forums Cutaneous Melanoma Community Advice please.. Should I see a doc?

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    Aimileah
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      Hi I’m new to this site so not sure if this is the right place to voice my concerns but I hope you can help. I’m a 28yr old female and for the last year at least I have had a small flat brown mole on the sole of my foot. However recently I have noticed it has grown slightly and has a small white area in the middle of it. Should I be worried? I mentioned it to a nurse practioner a few weeks ago and she just said keep an eye on it? I should also mention my grandad had skin cancer at a young age and that I’m a very fair redhead! Any advice would be great thanks.

      Hi I’m new to this site so not sure if this is the right place to voice my concerns but I hope you can help. I’m a 28yr old female and for the last year at least I have had a small flat brown mole on the sole of my foot. However recently I have noticed it has grown slightly and has a small white area in the middle of it. Should I be worried? I mentioned it to a nurse practioner a few weeks ago and she just said keep an eye on it? I should also mention my grandad had skin cancer at a young age and that I’m a very fair redhead! Any advice would be great thanks.

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        casagrayson
        Participant

          If you are worried about any skin lesion you should have it checked out by a dermatologist.  It is probably nothing, but the fact that is has changed slightly would make me worry enough that I, personally, would want a biopsy.  

          casagrayson
          Participant

            If you are worried about any skin lesion you should have it checked out by a dermatologist.  It is probably nothing, but the fact that is has changed slightly would make me worry enough that I, personally, would want a biopsy.  

            casagrayson
            Participant

              If you are worried about any skin lesion you should have it checked out by a dermatologist.  It is probably nothing, but the fact that is has changed slightly would make me worry enough that I, personally, would want a biopsy.  

              SABKLYN
              Participant
                I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                SABKLYN
                Participant
                  I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                  SABKLYN
                  Participant
                    I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                    SABKLYN
                    Participant
                      I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                      SABKLYN
                      Participant
                        I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                        SABKLYN
                        Participant
                          I believe if you’re concerned, the best approach would be to see a dermatologist and have it looked at or have it removed and examined. It might go a long way in delivering peace of mind!
                          vivian
                          Participant

                            About 5 years before I was diagnosed with melanoma, but maybe 3 years after remission from another cancer, my internist saw a flat brown spot on the bottom of my foot.  He sent me directly to the dermatologist who did not even bother to biopsy it, but instead sent me to a surgeon.  While the surgeon was preparing to excise the mole, I said to him, "Is this really necessary?", and he replied, "A pigmented lesion on the bottom of your foot, are you kidding me?  That must come off!"   That one was nothing, and probably yours is nothing as well, but always, always better to check.  I wish you well!

                            Lear

                            JerryfromFauq
                            Participant

                              Any changing spot should be checked by a Dermatologist.  Many Acral Lentigamous and mucosal melanomas are misdiagnosed by GP offices until too late.  It may be nothing to worry about, It may be deadly, FIND out.  My GP misdiagnosed my melaanoma for 3 1/2 years before giving me a referral.  Shortly afterwards I went to stage IV.  Acral lentigamous melanoma tends to occur more  often on darker skinned people but can occur on anyone.  BE Safe, not sorry.  AND let us know what you learn about it.

                              JerryfromFauq
                              Participant

                                Any changing spot should be checked by a Dermatologist.  Many Acral Lentigamous and mucosal melanomas are misdiagnosed by GP offices until too late.  It may be nothing to worry about, It may be deadly, FIND out.  My GP misdiagnosed my melaanoma for 3 1/2 years before giving me a referral.  Shortly afterwards I went to stage IV.  Acral lentigamous melanoma tends to occur more  often on darker skinned people but can occur on anyone.  BE Safe, not sorry.  AND let us know what you learn about it.

                                JerryfromFauq
                                Participant

                                  Any changing spot should be checked by a Dermatologist.  Many Acral Lentigamous and mucosal melanomas are misdiagnosed by GP offices until too late.  It may be nothing to worry about, It may be deadly, FIND out.  My GP misdiagnosed my melaanoma for 3 1/2 years before giving me a referral.  Shortly afterwards I went to stage IV.  Acral lentigamous melanoma tends to occur more  often on darker skinned people but can occur on anyone.  BE Safe, not sorry.  AND let us know what you learn about it.

                                  Aimileah
                                  Participant
                                    Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated. I will be booking an appointment today with the GP rather than a nurse. I will have to be refered to a dermatologist by him so will insist. Like you have all said eben if its for peace of mind. I had routine bloods done yesterday at a check up (I’ve just had a baby) so maybe something would show on there too if something was wrong? High white blood count maybe? (I’m very uneducated about this tho). I will keep you all updated on the out come x
                                    Aimileah
                                    Participant
                                      Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated. I will be booking an appointment today with the GP rather than a nurse. I will have to be refered to a dermatologist by him so will insist. Like you have all said eben if its for peace of mind. I had routine bloods done yesterday at a check up (I’ve just had a baby) so maybe something would show on there too if something was wrong? High white blood count maybe? (I’m very uneducated about this tho). I will keep you all updated on the out come x
                                      Aimileah
                                      Participant
                                        Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated. I will be booking an appointment today with the GP rather than a nurse. I will have to be refered to a dermatologist by him so will insist. Like you have all said eben if its for peace of mind. I had routine bloods done yesterday at a check up (I’ve just had a baby) so maybe something would show on there too if something was wrong? High white blood count maybe? (I’m very uneducated about this tho). I will keep you all updated on the out come x
                                        Janner
                                        Participant
                                          Blood work will not indicate anything in regards to melanoma. Pregnancy often causes moles to change and it is likely nothing more than that. If you ask your question on a melanoma site, there is only one answer you will get. No one could answer differently. Very unlikely, but no one can absolutely diagnose anything without a biopsy.
                                          SABKLYN
                                          Participant
                                            Good luck! I would also suggest you might want to see a dermatologist rather than a GP.
                                            JerryfromFauq
                                            Participant

                                              As Janner said, bloodwork doesn't necessarily show anything about melanoma.  Even a physical isn't a guarantee.  I had the best bloodwork and physical results of my life from my GP, just before getting  my melanoma diagnosis.  A new GP camae into the office and finally gave me a referral!

                                              JerryfromFauq
                                              Participant

                                                As Janner said, bloodwork doesn't necessarily show anything about melanoma.  Even a physical isn't a guarantee.  I had the best bloodwork and physical results of my life from my GP, just before getting  my melanoma diagnosis.  A new GP camae into the office and finally gave me a referral!

                                                JerryfromFauq
                                                Participant

                                                  As Janner said, bloodwork doesn't necessarily show anything about melanoma.  Even a physical isn't a guarantee.  I had the best bloodwork and physical results of my life from my GP, just before getting  my melanoma diagnosis.  A new GP camae into the office and finally gave me a referral!

                                                  LesleyKS
                                                  Participant

                                                    When in doubt cut it out!  That's my philosophy anyway.  I had a mole on the sole of my foot that was biopsied and came back as pre-melanoma so I will be going back so they can take out a bit more in a couple weeks.  Just because the sun doesn't shine there doesn't mean you can't get skin cancer there.   

                                                    LesleyKS
                                                    Participant

                                                      When in doubt cut it out!  That's my philosophy anyway.  I had a mole on the sole of my foot that was biopsied and came back as pre-melanoma so I will be going back so they can take out a bit more in a couple weeks.  Just because the sun doesn't shine there doesn't mean you can't get skin cancer there.   

                                                      LesleyKS
                                                      Participant

                                                        When in doubt cut it out!  That's my philosophy anyway.  I had a mole on the sole of my foot that was biopsied and came back as pre-melanoma so I will be going back so they can take out a bit more in a couple weeks.  Just because the sun doesn't shine there doesn't mean you can't get skin cancer there.   

                                                        vivian
                                                        Participant

                                                          About 5 years before I was diagnosed with melanoma, but maybe 3 years after remission from another cancer, my internist saw a flat brown spot on the bottom of my foot.  He sent me directly to the dermatologist who did not even bother to biopsy it, but instead sent me to a surgeon.  While the surgeon was preparing to excise the mole, I said to him, "Is this really necessary?", and he replied, "A pigmented lesion on the bottom of your foot, are you kidding me?  That must come off!"   That one was nothing, and probably yours is nothing as well, but always, always better to check.  I wish you well!

                                                          Lear

                                                          vivian
                                                          Participant

                                                            About 5 years before I was diagnosed with melanoma, but maybe 3 years after remission from another cancer, my internist saw a flat brown spot on the bottom of my foot.  He sent me directly to the dermatologist who did not even bother to biopsy it, but instead sent me to a surgeon.  While the surgeon was preparing to excise the mole, I said to him, "Is this really necessary?", and he replied, "A pigmented lesion on the bottom of your foot, are you kidding me?  That must come off!"   That one was nothing, and probably yours is nothing as well, but always, always better to check.  I wish you well!

                                                            Lear

                                                            Janner
                                                            Participant
                                                              Blood work will not indicate anything in regards to melanoma. Pregnancy often causes moles to change and it is likely nothing more than that. If you ask your question on a melanoma site, there is only one answer you will get. No one could answer differently. Very unlikely, but no one can absolutely diagnose anything without a biopsy.
                                                              Janner
                                                              Participant
                                                                Blood work will not indicate anything in regards to melanoma. Pregnancy often causes moles to change and it is likely nothing more than that. If you ask your question on a melanoma site, there is only one answer you will get. No one could answer differently. Very unlikely, but no one can absolutely diagnose anything without a biopsy.
                                                                SABKLYN
                                                                Participant
                                                                  Good luck! I would also suggest you might want to see a dermatologist rather than a GP.
                                                                  SABKLYN
                                                                  Participant
                                                                    Good luck! I would also suggest you might want to see a dermatologist rather than a GP.
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