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BiasForAction · M
Hang in there! I had a suspicious mole and the dermatologist told me he was 100% sure it was melanoma. Of course he removed it and also sent it in for a biopsy to be sure. Turns out he was correct and fortunately, it wasn't deep and he got it all. Now I get regular checkups. Fun times.
Prttylttlthng · 41-45, F
@BiasForAction I hate to hear you had it, but it's encouraging they got it all. Must be a relief for you! They told me mine was 4mm...I don't think that it's that big yet (?)
BiasForAction · M
@Prttylttlthng I don't remember the danger zone. Such moles are rated three ways using three different metrics. But I am grateful my spouse made me get it checked out, and I am grateful for having a great dermatologist.
nevergiveup · M
The treatments these days are very good. Stay positive
NotJamieM · 46-50, M
I've had a number of those things removed. Mine weren't melanoma, but we're basal cell. (Not sure I spelled that right.). But in talking to my dermatologist, he says he removed melanoma ones also - and he wasn't talking about those patients in the past tense, lol. The procedure itself isn't all that bad. The worst part for me was not being able to work out for a few weeks (because you don't want to mess up the stitching).