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Noninvasive melanoma 8yrs ago on arm pain/tingling there now dr says its scar tissue from the surgery...thoughts? have rotator cuff tear same area
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Symptoms not due to: Melanoma in situ or lentigo maligna was cured 8 years ago. Symptoms related to shoulder or neck. Should be checked yearly by dermatologist. Cured from 1 skin cancer= increased risk of future skin cancer.
Answered 10/20/2016
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