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I have a mole on my shoulder that has grown and changed colour. for weeks now iv had lumps in both my armpits, some bleed or weep. do i have cancer ?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Suspicious: Some of the characteristics you're describing are very suspicious. Please get with a Dermatologist ASAP and have this looked at/possibly biopsied. To answer your question, cancer is a possibility.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2018

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A member asked:

I have a mole on my shoulder that has grown and changed colour. for weeks now iv had lumps in both my armpits, some bleed or weep. do i have cancer ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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