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I'm 18 and I've got 2 weird moles and I'm too scared to get them seen by a doctor. I've also had a swollen lymph node on my neck for 1 year and it's movable so I doubt it's cancer. I'm scared about the moles because they are strange and I'm getting loads of little ones all over my body. I'm so weak and fatigued and have had a loss of appetite and lost a little weight.

Should I be worried or am I being too worried?

I've got weird birthmarks on my tounge also but I'vealways had it since I was young and it's slowly growing. 

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    Hi,

    If your moles are causing you such a concern you really need to see your GP.. Leaving them unchecked will only add your to your anxiety and there is every chance that your GP will say the moles are fine. Cancerous moles at your age are uncommon so I'm sure your GP will say there is nothing to worry about. Your loss of appetite & weight is more than likely due to the anxiety as cancerous moles do not cause these symptoms. So please see your GP & I'm sure they will put your mind at rest.

    Angie (melanoma patient)

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