Question 1

i found a waxy skin colored lump on a mole last month and i made a doctors appointment for next month if this is melanoma is this too long of a wait?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Based on your description, it does not seem like you have melanoma. However, without a pic, I cannot say for sure. I agree that a change in your mole means you should get it looked at. If you are really worried about it, go to an urgent care center or ER. Or, call your primary care doc and see if he can see you sooner to get your mole examined.

Question 2

1 month ago pink spot/lump on face scratched bleed a lot scabbed over it fell off now normal skin. nodular melanoma? would the lump grow back by now?

Accepted Answer

Derm: Any suspicious skin lesion should be checked by dermatologist for safetly.

Question 3

is a lump that moves under skin, cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Not, but no way to tell till biopsy.  Most mobile sub q masses are benign.

Question 4

could a black painful lump on the back be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Any skin lesion that is new or an old one that changes should be examined by your physician.At your age cancer is unlikely, but nonetheless this should be seen.

Question 5

what does a skin cancer lump/bump look like?

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See below: That is difficult to answer  if you are talking about melanoma then you are looking for a raised nodule that is either pigmented or colorless-depigmented.  The nodule should be larger than 1.2 cm in dimension.  Oter skin cancers are  elevated, may be yellow to red and may ulcerate.

Question 6

what is the lump in my armpit? can this be an early sign of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: To be the first sign of skin cancer and is most likely an enlarged or inflammed lump node or the tail of the breast. It may be the sign of skin cancer but is more likely to be the result of an inflammatory condition affecting the upper extremity or ipsilateral chest. Of this does not improve within 3 weeks, i would seek medical evaluation.

Question 7

my gp has organised the removal of possible skin cancer lump, not a biopsy, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

You will be okay: I am sure he have all the tool to take care of you.

Question 8

im 28 and have a 1-2 cm movable lump on the edge of my right rib just under the skin not attached to the skin. cancer? and its very soft

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: It is more likely that the soft lump in your skin is a fat tumor called lipoma. However, if the area becomes sore , reddened or growing , have it evaluated.

Question 9

i have a hard attached lump which oozes both clear and thick white pus and will scab over but then starts irritating again. is it skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It sounds like a cyst or an abscess. It should be evaluated by a health care professional.

Question 10

i have an appointment made by my gp to see a skin cancer specialist, to remove a lump, and see him in a month. should i be removing it sooner ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Aside from the dreaded melanoma, which metastasizes quickly, the other major skin cancers usually proceed slowly, causing more local damage than metastasis.  If the lesion isn't too large, a month wait would be reasonable; however, it's never a bad idea to get a second opinion if you are concerned.

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I found a waxy skin colored lump on a mole last month and i made a doctors appointment for next month if this is melanoma is this too long of a wait?

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1 month ago pink spot/lump on face scratched bleed a lot scabbed over it fell off now normal skin. nodular melanoma? would the lump grow back by now?

A member asked:

Is a lump that moves under skin, cancer?

A member asked:

Could a black painful lump on the back be skin cancer?

A member asked:

What does a skin cancer lump/bump look like?

A member asked:

What is the lump in my armpit? can this be an early sign of skin cancer?

A member asked:

My gp has organised the removal of possible skin cancer lump, not a biopsy, what should i do?

A member asked:

Im 28 and have a 1-2 cm movable lump on the edge of my right rib just under the skin not attached to the skin. cancer? and its very soft

A member asked:

I have a hard attached lump which oozes both clear and thick white pus and will scab over but then starts irritating again. is it skin cancer?

A member asked:

I have an appointment made by my gp to see a skin cancer specialist, to remove a lump, and see him in a month. should i be removing it sooner ?

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