Mole change

Hello

i have a mole that seems over the last day to have increased in size.  I had never noticed it before but looking back at pictures I can see for years there has been a mark there, but given I have only noticed it now must mean it has enlarged.

 

it is quite small, brown, doesn't SEEM to meet melanoma characteristics but it's just as it seems to have gotten bigger is my concern 

 

what should I do?

  • I am also going through the same with a change to my mole the best thing I would say it get it checked out no harm in doing so it will give you peace of mind.

     

  • It sounds as though it's OK but you still need to get it checked out by your GP. Meanwhile, take a photo with a ruler or tape measure next to it so you can see the size. The GP may want a photo sending to them if they can't see you face to face. They may ask you to monitor it for a few weeks, taking similar photos every 2 weeks to see if it is actually growing.

    Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)