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Possible Skin Cancer? Mole has disappeared from my face but there is still a mark. I'm worried as I had kidney cancer last year.

MrsB2024
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Hi everyone

I had a mole that appeared suddenly around 9 months ago on my face, it got bigger and became crusty around the edges, looked a different from my other moles, so I got it checked by my GP, who took some pictures and measurements and it measured at 1/2cm and gave me some steroid cream.

1 month later the mole started to shrink in size, go crusty even more and then bleed and now it has disappeared and not raised at all, but there is still a mark there.

I am worried as I had Kidney Cancer 1 year ago and it doesn’t sit right with me. I have booked in to see my GP again, but that’s in 3 weeks time….

Any ideas what it could be? Could it be skin cancer? Do moles disappear on their own?

Thanks in advance

  • I'm sorry for the stress and worry this is causing MrsB2024, especially when you have another 3 weeks to go until you can speak to your GP again.

    Although no-one within our community can tell you what this is, they will understand exactly what you're going through and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope this guide we have on how to cope with the wait will help to steady your nerves but if you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to answer your questions and ease your mind whilst you wait.

    I know that next few weeks are going to be tough, but we are here for you MrsB2024, and we'll have our fingers crossed this mole/mark is no cause for concern.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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