Over the last year and a half my mole on my stomach has become lighter, and black spots have apperied in it, almost like blackheads. My anatomy and physiology teacher told me too get it looked at because she had one that looked the same way, and it turned out to be melonoma. That's a way to get my attention, if indeed it is melonoma, should I quit smoking for the risk of other cancers.
2006-11-20 17:33:44 · 11 answers · asked by Kayla B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Well, stopping smoking to avoid lung cancer is not a bad idea- but it's not the same thing as a melanoma. Melanomas are more closely related to exposure to sunlight- specifically sun damage done by tanning, and being out in the sun without a sunscreen on. It is certainly worth having the mole removed and examined, since changes in a moles appearance are the first clue that something is going on. That said, skin cancers are usually pretty restricted to the immediate area, and easily removed. While there are versions of skin cancer that are pretty nasty, they are particularly rare and usually from chemical exposures. Most skin cancers are slow growing and non-invasive, and don't spread throughout the body as other types do. The best thing you could do is go see the doctor, and have it removed. Then the worry is off your head, and you can always speak to the doctor about assistance quiting smoking as well. Tackle one problem at a time, and don't panic in between. It may just be an ugly mole, and you won't miss it anyway.
2006-11-20 17:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 05:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know you should quit smoking. I know i am a hypocrit because I smoke. Here is the thing though. Your chances after getting cancer again are probably three times higher than if you had never had cancer before.
Maybe you wont. Maybe you will be fine.
but if you do
maybe the difference between you dying and living is giving up ciggerettes.
Again I am a hypocrit. but you asked. and i think the difference between you and i right now is that I am kinda in a denial that it oculd happen to me. I know it could really but it has not yet. You on the other hand have.
we should just both stop and live long and prosper.
2006-11-20 18:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Johny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changes in moles are often a danger sign for sure. Have it checked, they will remove it & have it tested. If it should be the monster it is highly treatable but the earlier the better. Quiting smoking probably won't help the mole situation but it will help your overall health long term. A very good idea to nikes it now.
2006-11-23 07:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether or not the mole is cancerous you need to quit smoking for your health. Smoking leads to many many lung problems all to often. As for the mole see the doc soon as melanoma can be very serious if not caught in time.
2006-11-20 17:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely get the mole checked. The ABC for melanoma is asymetry, border, color. If it is not a regular shape, has irregular borders and several colors, then it is more suspicious.
No one should smoke, but that is not related to the melanoma.
2006-11-20 17:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First things first, if u quit smoking that wud be the best thing you'd do, secondly go for a checkup.
2006-11-20 17:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by sandeep i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit if you can and see a Dr.asap...have that mole looked at good luck
2006-11-20 17:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by shasha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop smoking
get the mole checked out by a dr before you think it is cancer
2006-11-20 18:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have it checked out asap. skin cancer shouldn't b ignored. you should quit smoking regardless. it's bad for you and will affect your health.
2006-11-20 17:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by beccaboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋