Ihadcancer 319 Posted February 25 I first thought the larger spot had been there a long time and now am second guessing myself. The pencil point sized dot looks black at the top. I'm absolutely terrified. Why does this stuff happen on the weekend when I can't call for an appointment? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 138 Posted February 26 @Ihadcancer The larger spot doesn't even look dark enough. Wouldn't that be just one of those liver spots? The smaller one isn't axisymmetric either. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 425 Posted February 27 My coworker had In-Situ Melanoma on her cheek, and your spots look nothing like hers did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihadcancer 319 Posted March 10 The derm's PA did a biopsy but didn't get clear margins so I have to have more removed. It was only a dysplastic nevus with mild atypical changes, but since it appeared very quickly Dr. said to remove it so we never have to worry about it. I'll have it done on March 17th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 138 Posted March 10 2 hours ago, Ihadcancer said: The derm's PA did a biopsy but didn't get clear margins so I have to have more removed. It was only a dysplastic nevus with mild atypical changes, but since it appeared very quickly Dr. said to remove it so we never have to worry about it. I'll have it done on March 17th. In other words, not an issue lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 425 Posted March 12 Glad to hear you are OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihadcancer 319 Posted Friday at 06:17 PM Had the enlarged biopsy today. The PA and her RN both kept using 'bad words' like 'pre-cancer'. I corrected them with the terms 'mildly atypical' and the PA said 'Melanoma is a 10 so this would be a 2'. Wish they'd think before speaking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessi 23 Posted Saturday at 02:00 PM Did they do a punch or shave? I’m in this boat now. I had mine removed and it was moderately atypical. I’m still a mess even though they got clear margins. How often do you have to go back for checkups? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites