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I have a pale flat patch about 6mm come up on my cheek. bit worried as my dad has had skin cancer. it's come in about the last 3 weeks?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Get it checked: It is unlikely that this is cancer but if you have a family history it is not unreasonable to have it examined.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have a pale flat patch about 6mm come up on my cheek. bit worried as my dad has had skin cancer. it's come in about the last 3 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Levitt agreed

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