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My great uncle (moms side) has had recurrent melanoma. since he is grandma's brother, do i add him to my family history? lots of dysplastic nevi
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Already family: What about you? Do you also have dysplastic nevi? Will you watch your skin / have someone watch your skin like a grown-up should? That's what really matters. Wishing you and your uncle the best.
Answered 1/16/2015
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