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paul - 17 Feb 2009 10:23 GMT

Hi

Went to see my doctor as i had a couple of moles that had changed - he
referred me to the hospital. The doctor there said i had nothing to
worry about except for a mole on my back (which i was unaware of) which
was "cause for concern" and has made an appointment for it to be removed
and tested.

They have copied me in to a letter they sent my GP which says
"differential diagnosis includes dysplastic naevus or malignant
melanoma". If it were to be melanoma, would there be any physical
symptons other than the mole itself?

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J - 17 Feb 2009 21:18 GMT

Paul wrote:

> Hi
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> melanoma". If it were to be melanoma, would there be any physical
> symptons other than the mole itself?

In that location, http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=3009
# Getting bigger
# Changing shape, particularly getting an irregular edge
# Changing colour getting darker,becoming patchy or multi-shaded
# Itching or painful
# Bleeding or becoming crusty
# Looking inflamed

and an enlarged lymph node nearby.

How long's the wait in UK?
I'm crossing fingers it's benign.
Let us know please.
J

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paul - 17 Feb 2009 22:43 GMT

> Paul wrote:
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> Let us know please.
> J

6 weeks fromn initial consult to my appointment to have it removed. With
it being on my back i have no idea if it has changed so i guess i'll
have to wait and see. Thanks for your finger crossing :)

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J - 21 Feb 2009 05:40 GMT

> > Paul wrote:
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> it being on my back i have no idea if it has changed so i guess i'll
> have to wait and see. Thanks for your finger crossing :)

Six weeks is not too bad a wait.
A little long to be crossing my fingers.
I'll check in, from to time to see how you're doing.

Years ago, I saw a story on TV. Ex-wife got together with kids at ex's house
for pool party.
She noticed a mole on his back and told him to get to doctor ASAP.
He did and they were able to get it removed, before it had spread.
The ex was very grateful his ex paid attention saved his life.
J

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