Skin cancer/ melanoma

[alfordaln]

Hello,
I am so afraid I have melanoma.. I have a doctors appointment after new years, but
would like some answers before that. I have been looking on sites for skin cancer and
they all say the same. If the mole has the ABCDE warning signs it is cancer.. I have two
moles that have most of these warning signs, but is there no way these moles can be
benign? If someone out there can help me on these questions I would be so grateful!

[MandyBK]

Hi,

It is always best to seek to the advice of a professional rather than speculating and worrying. In this instance you should see a dermatologist for diagnosis. Good luck!

[christopher]

Everyone is at some risk for melanoma, but increased risk depends on some factors as sun exposure, number of moles on the skin, skin type and family history .Moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are usually harmless — but not always. as i know Anyone who has more than 100 moles is at greater risk for melanoma. The first signs can appear in one or more atypical moles. That's why it's so important to get to know your skin very well and to recognize any changes in the moles on your body. if you see one or more, You should make an appointment with a physician immediately.

[lewis]

I have read in one article that Sunlight is the main environmental medium that causes melanoma.Those people who has moles can also increases the risk of developing melanoma.10 percentage people have this disease because of their family member had it in past.