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Had a mole removed 2 weeks ago on my leg. it was black with a bit pink and size of a pencil eraser. anyway went back to get my results and the dr told me that the mole is very active and that they going to do more test. does it sound like cancer?
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Mole: A black skin lesion that is of concern is usually a melanoma. Typically the are managed by excising the melanoma. Most people will undergo a Mohs microgaphic surgery to accomplish this.
Answered 2/18/2020
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