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Heard most melanomas start from a pre existing mole. so is it a good idea to have all moles surgically removed to prevent this? or impractical?
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MOLES: YES YOU HEARD CORRECTLY MOLES CAN PROGRESS INTO MELANOMAS, DEPENDING ON HOW MANY YOU HAVE WILL DICTATE PRACTICAL OR IMPRACTICAL.
Answered 5/2/2015
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