how do you know a moles cancerous?

Question

as just found it to day under my arm

Answer 1

MOLE CANCER - A dysplastic nevus, (or naevus; pl. nevi or naevi) is an atypical mole; a mole whose appearance is different from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles and have irregular and indistinct borders. Their color frequently is not uniform and ranges from pink to dark brown; they usually are flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface. Dysplastic naevus can be found anywhere, but are most common on the trunk.

According to the National Cancer Institute, doctors believe that dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Because of this, moles should be checked regularly by a doctor or nurse specialist, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, outline, or in any other way.

When an atypical mole has been identified then a biopsy takes place in order to best diagnose it. Local anesthetic is used to numb the area before the mole is cut off the patient and sent to a lab to be viewed by a specialist.-

Answer 2

Moles can come in a range of colors and can develop anywhere on your body, including your scalp, armpits, under your nails, and between your fingers and toes. Most moles develop by age 20, but can continue to appear until middle-age. Because moles last about 50 years, some moles may disappear as you age.

Most moles are harmless, but in rare cases, moles may become cancerous. Monitoring them for change is the most important thing you can do.
There are certain times in your life when moles are more apt to change; for example, they're likely to become darker, larger and more numerous because of hormonal changes during adolescence and pregnancy and with the use of birth control pills

I you develop a mole past the age of 20 or if you develop or notice any of the following you should by seen by your doctor.
Pain
Itching or burning
Oozing or bleeding
Redness/swelling
Scaly or crusty
Suddenly different in size, shape, color or elevation

If you're concerned about any mole, see your doctor.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If it's already big enough to be a mole, then it's already got millions of cancorous cells. And I'm sorry to say this, the doctors wouldnt be able to remove ALL of it. There would still be a chance of one of the cells floating around to go to another part of the body and grow. It's especially worse on the skin cells though, because a cancorous cell is a mutated normal cell that grows rapidly, despite the readily available nutrients needed for divisions, and the division rate is severely increased. By the time it's a mole, you're highly at risk.

Answer 5

Obviously, a visit to your GP/family doctor with possible referral to a dermatologist is the best course of action, but if you follow the ABCD you can give yourself a few pointers as to when to go.

A is for assymetry. A normal mole is symetrical, dysplastic moles tend to have a more irregular outline, imagine drawing a circle with your left hand if you are right handed, or vice cersa.

B is for border. In a normal mole, the border is clearly defined. In a suspicious mole, it will be more faded

C is for colour. Dark brown, often black areas are highly suspicious, as is a change in colour, but blue, white, red are all colours to look for. Often the prescence of multiple colours instead of a uniform colour is suspicious.

D is for diameter. As a rule, if it's bigger than the fat end of a biro then it might be worth taking it to the GP's.

Answer 6

If you have NEVER noticed this mole before then i would get it checked out IMMEDIATELY. If it is just one of your usual moles then monitor it to see if it changes shape, darkens, itches or bleeds and if so, see a doc. My sister had a cancerous mole. It was a flat mole but it just got darker and darker and in the end was so black and when she had it checked, it WAS cancerous. She had it dug out, has a scar now but all is well.

Answer 7

if it changes colour or shape or bleeds. Most moles have perfect edges. I am getting new moles as I get older - doctor has said nothing to worry about

Answer 8

Monitor it closely, if it changes shape, texture or colour, get it checked out immediately. If it itches or irritates in any way, that's a sign too. But the best option is to go to your doctor, they don't mind you know! Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 9

Please see a doctor. If you've taken the time to ask on this website, you really should take the time to ask a doctor. My Dad died about three years ago from cancer and its a very hard thing to witness. Not to mention a very hard thing to have to go through personally. Please see a doctor.

Answer 10

if it changes colours is the only sign or if theres a lump under it just go to the doctors n they will take a sample of it to be tested