Question 1

what characteristics will a cancerous mole likely have?

Accepted Answer

ABCDE's of mole chec: Atypical moles that resemble melanoma often has one or all of the following characteristics: a for asymmetry; b for irregular borders; c for lots of different colors (or shades of brown); d for rapidly growing diameter; e for evolving or changing mole.

Question 2

is a mole always cancerous?

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Mole: The vast majority of moles are not cancerous and never will become cancerous.

Question 3

how does a cancerous mole look?

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See Dermatologist: There are definite characteristics for cancerous moles but the best and most definitive diagnosis is going to the dermatologist as i've seen many moles that did not fit the "description" for cancerous moles and it turned out to be cancerous.

Question 4

how to tell if my mole is cancerous?

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ABCD/mole: Is what you should google, and they even show pictures.  Briefly, border symmetry, color variation, growth both radial and verticle.  Your doctor and the a dermatologist skilled in melanom is next step.

Question 5

how do you know if a mole is cancerous?

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Biopsy: A new mole, or one that enlarges or changes appearance needs to be biopsied. That is the way to determine if it is cancerous.

Question 6

what does having a cancerous mole mean?

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Cancer : It needs to be biopsied or completely removed by a physician. It then needs to be checked under the microscope by a pathologist to determine the type of cancer and how deep it invades the skin and underlying tissues. Some skin cancers, especially melanoma, have the ability to spread to distant parts of the body. You need more information from the doctors involved with this case.

Question 7

how is a cancerous mole usually removed?

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Surgically: A malignant mole is removed surgically. A margin of normal tissue surrounding the mole is also removed to guarantee that no cancer is left.

Question 8

what does it mean if my mole is cancerous?

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Treatment: Cancerous mole may be cured by surgical resection of a localized lesion. If it has already spread, the patient may need chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy.

Question 9

how do you tell if you have a cancerous mole?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are several things that should alert you to seek medical attention. If the mole becomes asymmetric or boarders are irregular or changes color or diameter increase then a biopsy might be needed to rule out cancer. Other things to watch for include: pain, itching, bleeding, ulceration  or scaly appearance.

Question 10

how do you know if you have a cancerous mole?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: See a doctor to have the mole looked at.  If they are concerned, they will biopsy or send you to a dermatologist to look at.  The only way to know if it is cancerous or not is to biopsy and send to a lab for microscopic evaluation.

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