I am 27 years old. About three years ago I found a dark gray mark on the right side of my chest just above my breast. I went to the hospital with it and they told me it was a melanoma. They said it was ok but I have not been seen since. It used to stick out but now it looks like it has sunk in. What do you think I should do?
If you have the diagnosis of a melanoma, you will need a biopsy and complete surgical excision of the site and depending on how deep the lesion is, you may need a lymph node biopsy. Many times, patients here the word “carcinoma” and confuse it with melanoma. Thus, the most important first step is to get a biopsy performed and confirm the diagnosis and then your doctor will give you further recommendations.
Related posts:
- I Have A Spot On The Side Of My Eye Question by Irna S.: I have a pink colored spot that...
- How many cases of melanoma never appear or are never identified topically on the skin? My father has spent over two years being scrapped, biopsied...
- Diagnosis and Staging of Melanoma Detailed information on diagnosis and staging of melanoma, including use...
- Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Melanoma Your cancer may cause symptoms and you will likely have...
- How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Melanoma The only way to confirm that a suspicious place on...
