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Could this be Melanoma?

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Galaxy2846 · 05/09/2023 19:09

Hi all

I know I can't be diagnosed online but was after some advice as I am feeling quite anxious

I have had this for a year now but in all honesty haven't paid attention to it (stupid I know) it hasn't changed I don't think but wasn't there before

I will call the GP tomorrow but in the meantime does anybody have something similar to this that turned out to be nothing?

Thanks in advance

Could this be Melanoma?
Could this be Melanoma?
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AnnieFarmer · 05/09/2023 19:15

I would send the photo to your GP. They will refer you to a dermatologist if they deem it necessary. I had a mole removed a couple of years ago. It wasn’t malignant but in the dermatologists opinion had the potential to become so.

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Galaxy2846 · 05/09/2023 19:47

Thank you @AnnieFarmer I will ring up tomorrow and hopefully get an appointment soon, glad you had yours removed!

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mumsnoangel · 02/11/2023 19:47

Hope all is well, op?

ChonkySloth · 02/11/2023 20:38

Everything OK?

I have this on my left hand but it's a small dot. I think I noticed it earlier this year, thought it was odd but didn't think anything of it. I've been keeping an eye on it though.

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Galaxy2846 · 15/11/2023 20:56

Hi @mumsnoangel and @ChonkySloth thank you for checking in! So I went to see the GP and he referred me to dermatology. He sent pictures off and said he personally doesn't think it's melanoma but as I am concerned he will refer me.
I got a letter from dermatology saying if I don't hear back by a certain date this month I can ring them for an update so will be calling this week! Will definitely update here again x

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ShoesoftheWorld · 15/11/2023 20:59

How old are you? People can get innocent new moles in young adulthood - and later, though I think the older you are, the more worth checking out a new mole is.

The picture's quite blurry but I do think it's wise having that checked out.

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Galaxy2846 · 16/11/2023 20:06

@ShoesoftheWorld I am 29. Yes i'm glad I got it looked at. Haven't heard anything back yet so will be chasing it up. Hoping no news is good news

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mumsnoangel · 07/01/2024 20:07

@Galaxy2846 I hope all was well and no further treatment necessary?

dancingdaisies · 08/01/2024 22:39

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Galaxy2846 · 22/01/2024 08:51

@mumsnoangel @dancingdaisies sorry I have been meaning to update. I rang up and was told I am on a waiting list to be seen at the hospital. Not sure how long that could be :(

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