Posted By Abms on May 17, 2011
Question by Sam: Moles: biopsy = skin cancer?
I went to a skin clinic to get my moles checked. The doctor said one of the moles had to be removed and took a biopsy on another 2 moles. I kept on asking him why he needed to take a biopsy of the 2 moles and why he didn?t need to take a biopsy of the one he removed. I asked the doctor this 3 times and he kept on giving very vague answers, like ?I just need to see if we need to remove the 2 moles.?
I wasn?t really happy with the way he answered my questions so I booked in to see a dermatologist but the waiting period is 6 weeks! I will still go back to the skin clinic to get the moles removed if they need to be to avoid having to wait this long.
So my questions are:
Is taking a biopsy of moles a fairly standard procedure- or is it likely that I have skin cancer?
One of the moles bled for 3 days after the biopsy- is this normal?!
Why not take a biopsy on a mole that you say you think should be removed?
Thanks for your help!
Best answer:
Answer by obrienlb
The moles that were removed will probably be tested too. He is probably just being carefull. Doctors seem vague even when they thingk that they are being perfectly clear! I would be worried bout the bleeding though. But it may be due to something else other than cancer like you may have poor healing or few platlets.
Skin cancer though not really something to worry about. The good news is skin cancer is very very slow growing and easily treatable, using creams or ointments.
Also six weeks is nothing some people wait years to see dermatologists!!
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