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Worried about re-excision

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    • November 19, 2019 at 8:55 pm
    Jess24lynn
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      Hello,

      3 years ago I had a punch biopsy done on a mole on my big toe. The results were mildly dysplastic but had positive margins. There was repigmentation in the area within about 6 months. I just went back to the dermatologist last week, they said it hasn’t changed since the last time they took a picture of it, which was probably 1 year post biopsy. The dr wants to excise the rest of it just to be safe but I am freaking out. It’s been 3 years, this could have changed into melanoma by now. I would appreciate anyone input on this situation as I’m terrified.

      Thank you,
      Jessica

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        • November 19, 2019 at 9:36 pm
        JudiAU
        Participant
          Jessica, It isn’t unusual for moles to regrow in fashion. I think your doctor is offering pretty standard advice. I’d suggest not panicking unless you get a bad report back. Good luck.
            • November 20, 2019 at 7:40 pm
            Jess24lynn
            Participant
              Thank you for your response. Do you know anything about mildly dysplastic miles? Do they have a tendency to turn into melanoma? I should have had the excision done 3 years ago, so nervous.
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