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I've had a red oval mole on my shoulder for 8- 9 years now. no health issues whatsoever. could it be cancerous or is it benign since it's been so long?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Most likely benign .: But, the only way to know for sure is with a biopsy. So if you want 100% certainty you would have to have a bx done. Realistically, if it has been unchanged for 8-9 years the chance of something bad is minuscule

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

I've had a red oval mole on my shoulder for 8- 9 years now. no health issues whatsoever. could it be cancerous or is it benign since it's been so long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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