When I was pregnant with my little one (she is 18months now ) I noticed a new mole that got bigger within few months . Although this mole was very tiny (4mm) . It remained the same size for the past year. No irregularities, one colour and circle.
2 months ago I was at the dermatologist for another reason with my dad. I decided to show the mole to her . She said it looks fine but I think you should remove it . Fast forward 14 days after WLE received a call saying That it’s melanoma in Situ and to go for 2nd wle .
I couldnt believe that tiny little spot could have killed me . I’m only 30.
report said;”sections show asymmetrical proliferation of atypical melanocytes. Arranged in nests in the epidermis and single Infiltritive cells. No evidence of dermal invasion. diagnosis melanoma in situ.”
dermatologist explained that I should not worry it’s completely removed and to go for check ups every 6 months .
The problem I can’t stop thinking and reading on the internet that I’m at risk for other melanomas, for breast or pancreatic or other cancers. I read about a link of other cancers with melanoma that I’m not sure if it’s because of the BRCA gene. I have no family history of melanoma or other cancers. I’m terrified and not sure if I’m over reacting or not. I know that insitu is great and should be thankful but my anxiety is not cooperating, i don’t know what type of melanoma it was and of it was sun related or not. Could it be that it was overdiagnosed?
Thank you for your time reading my long question
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