Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can basal carcinoma arise from existing mole that a person had for many years?
17 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
May be, but: Any change in an existing mole needs to be taken seriously to rule out melanoma rather than presuming a basal cell carcinoma. It would be prudent to see your doctor for and examination.
Answered 6/10/2017
2.6k views
No but...: It can arise adjacent to the nevus. Or the concerning lesion may be one of those unusual melanomas that arises in a mole.
Answered 5/25/2017
2.6k views
Mole to BCC: Yes it is possible. Best to have a punch biopsy of the lesion for diagnosis.
Answered 10/28/2015
2.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the chances of a large irregular mole that I have had for 15-20 years, turning into skin cancer, it is 18mm x 10mm and dark. I am brown. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a mole removed a couple of days ago and am now waiting to hear whe the biopsy says.. But i read some where that all moles that have changed color are cancer. I am 48 years old
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Raised mole for years with no change - suddenly over last 3 days turning white n a little itchy. Is there any way it's not cancer? So scared.
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should i be worried about cancer?D i recently discovered a bald spot bigger than a dime next to an odd mole on my head. The mole is pretty big lumpy pink with a brown spot in the center. It has grown over the years. I also experience ringing in my right
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have a mole a couple years old that recently became sore to the touch. Disclosure: my grandfather had basal cell carcinoma. Should this be checked?
How can I tell if a mole is basal cell carcinoma? How can I tell if a mole that develops on my skin could be showing signs of basal cell carcinoma?
How common is basal cell carcinoma? My dad has a strange mole that is being looked at. How common is something like basal cell carcinoma?
If this mole is an early skin cancer, how do I tell if it's a melanoma or a basal cell carcinoma?
Ive had a mole for i dont know how long but at least 3 years with no change I ripped it off it wasnt bothering me it bled a bit it was light brown just a weird shape could it have been cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
