melanoma

Offline ludlowgirl 7 days ago

Hi everyone I'm unsure is i have a melanoma I have had a large mole above my eye since i was in my twenties
but now its very light and has an itch
i have nursed my son with 5 lots of cancer so its not new to me do you think i should have it checked

Offline Lyns21 7 days ago

You should have it checked.

There's an mnemonic for when to have a mole investigated.

A: Asymmetrical

B: Border irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred

C: Color nonuniform or variegated

D: Diameter larger than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser)

E: Evolving changes in size, shape, or colour

So any one of those points it's best to get to the GP. Saying that, pregnancy and other hormones can affect moles but it's best to get it double checked.

Good luck, hope it's nothing but don't take risks with it, especially as it's been in an uncovered area of yourself.
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Offline AngieT 6 days ago

Hi,

I agree with Lyns, it needs checking out by your GP who will decide if you need referring to dermatology for a further examination. Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing but you can never be too careful. Good luck & please let us know how you get on,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)
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Offline ludlowgirl 5 days ago in reply to Lyns21

Thank you for your help i will make an appointment xxx
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Offline ludlowgirl 5 days ago in reply to AngieT

Thank you Angie will book an appointment xxx
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