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    • July 17, 2011 at 1:27 am
    DejaBlue
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      Hey,

       

      I'm aware there are dozens upon dozens of topics regarding "IS THIS MELENOMA??" and such, I've taken that into consideration. I've done a lot of research online, and I've found mixed answers. Nothing I was looking for specifically.

      So this is my concern:

       

      Hey,

       

      I'm aware there are dozens upon dozens of topics regarding "IS THIS MELENOMA??" and such, I've taken that into consideration. I've done a lot of research online, and I've found mixed answers. Nothing I was looking for specifically.

      So this is my concern:

       

      I'm 18 years old, and have an asymetrical slightly 2 colored mole on my chest. It's on the rights sight, a little lower than my right nipple, but towards the middle of my chest. I went to my derm about 2 years ago, and he removed 3 of them (one on my leg, 2 on my back), tested them, and they showed no signs of melenoma. However; he left the one on the chest by accident. I have shedualed an appointment for it's removal.

      I very worried about it being missed, but:

      The mole has been unchanged for almost 4 to 5 years. 

      It hasn't changed in size, shape, or color. 

      Clothing has just recently started to irritate it just slightly (Or I think I've just been thinking about it since I shedualed the appointment, so I triggered a mind game with my mole)

      The mole is very light in color, almost my skin, expect for one part which is a little dark. The overall size is slightly smaller than a pencil eraser.

       

      As I said, I know it's the internet and you guys can't do lab tests on me, but I've been paranoid of every kind of disease since I was very young, and I set up a derm appointment for very soon.

       

      Since it's unchanged for over 4 years, is that a good sign? 

       

      Thanks you for your time.

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        • July 17, 2011 at 2:46 am
        washoegal
        Participant

          The fact that it is unchanged is an excellent factor.  You can't have all the moles on your body removed, or at least most of us can't.  It's most likely nothing but if your worried about it go back to your derm.

          Mary

          Stage 3

          • July 17, 2011 at 2:46 am
          washoegal
          Participant

            The fact that it is unchanged is an excellent factor.  You can't have all the moles on your body removed, or at least most of us can't.  It's most likely nothing but if your worried about it go back to your derm.

            Mary

            Stage 3

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