Question 1

what happens if you just ignore a skin cancer mole?

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Spreading: The worst scenario would be the cancer spreading to distant sites/vital organs, and causing death. That would happen to 25% of melanoma patients. For persons had other kind of cancers like basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, they might have a lesser chance of death, say 1/1000 or less. But bcc and scc, if not treated, can cause significant local tissue/skin disfiguring destruction.

Question 2

can every skin cancer start with a mole?

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No! Greatly varies : Skin cancer can take in many appearances such as a rash, ulcer, sore, spider vein-like, swelling, scar, and many other appearances.

Question 3

does skin cancer always start from a mole?

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Skin Cancer and Mole: There are different types of skin cancer. A melanoma is a skin cancer that can start from a mole. The signs that a mole is cancerous could be a change in symmetry, shape, size, or color. Basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer do not start from moles. All types of skin cancer are thought to increase in incidence with more exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Question 4

what are the signs that a mole is skin cancer?

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Information: Any change in the appearance of a spot that has been present for a while. For moles , darkening of the color,  recent increase in size, irregular borders, dark black color. Sometimes central ulceration.

Question 5

could you die from skin cancer caused from a mole?

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Yes: Most malignant melanomas arise on their own, but you should report any ugly change in a mole to your physician, and if in doubt, off it comes.

Question 6

what is the risk of skin cancer from painful mole?

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It depends: A painful mole is probable an irritated or inflammed mole. Please show it to your doctor to help you to take care of it by either removal or some giving you some local medication.

Question 7

which other symptoms of skin cancer are there other than a mole?

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Skin cancer: Skin cancer signs may  include a spot or bump that is changing  size, color, or shape.  Also an area that does not heal may represent a skin cancer . See a dermatologist for any suspicious areas and a routine skin exam.

Question 8

is a mole a sign of  skin cancer or it can be a sign of other types of cancer ?

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Most often not!: There are many different moles or lesions that present on the skin during a persons lifetime. The vast majority are benign and of no consequence except for maybe appearance concerns. However there are certain moles or skin lesions that need to be evaluated because of their characteristics. Color changes, inflammation, enlargement are all things that should be checked by a physician

Question 9

almost seems like it can a regular mole, so what is the possibility of skin cancer?

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ABCD melanoma: When  in doubt, ask your pmd to check on the mole for you to confirm. It will be suspicious if there is change in the size ( gets bigger), looks asymmetric, has different colors, irregular border and if you have symptoms like bleeding, itches etc. The image here gives you an example how the melanoma looks like. However sometimes, the abnormality is not that dramatic. Ask your doctor to check it.

Question 10

my wife has a mole on her back that has grown and is now off white crusty. is this skin cancer?

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Depends.: If you are sure that initially it was a mole (i mean in technical language 'melanocytic lesion'), this sudden change in color is highly worrisome and may represent cancer (melanoma). Mole (non-specific word) includes other  causes. Need to be checked by dermatologist with biopsy to confirm depending on the evaluation by dermatologist. Some dermatologists specialize in pigmented lesions.

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