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Melanoma question.

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My daughter has made me aware that she has a brown spot on her arm for a while now and she feels it has changed a bit over the last number of days. It's become senceative and her skin around the edges looks pail. When in the shower tonight she was washing her arm and noticed that it was starting to bleed for no particular reason. Should she get it checked out as soon as possible?

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    Hi,

    I'm not a nurse but I have been a melanoma patient for many years. I just wanted to answer your question whilst waiting for the nurses to return tomorrow.

    Yes, any change in a mole should be checked out by a GP. If they feel it needs further examination they  will refer her to dermatology, usually under the 2 week pathway. 

    75% of patients referred to dermatology are given a clean bill of health. If she is young (under 25) the chance of it being malignant is also reduced but it really needs checking for peace of mind.

    Good luck and please let us know how she gets on,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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    Hi,

    I'm not a nurse but I have been a melanoma patient for many years. I just wanted to answer your question whilst waiting for the nurses to return tomorrow.

    Yes, any change in a mole should be checked out by a GP. If they feel it needs further examination they  will refer her to dermatology, usually under the 2 week pathway. 

    75% of patients referred to dermatology are given a clean bill of health. If she is young (under 25) the chance of it being malignant is also reduced but it really needs checking for peace of mind.

    Good luck and please let us know how she gets on,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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