I have a mole on my stomach, but recently I noticed that it has changed. It now hurts when I touch it, it's purple/black in color, it's elevated and not flat like normal moles, and it has a tiny, tiny hole in the middle where if I sqeeze it blood comes out. I'm 16 and not really sure what this could mean. Is Cancer a possibility, or is it just scratched?
2007-03-21 11:22:35 · 10 answers · asked by VolleyballAddict07 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Don't assume it's cancer but you need to go to a doctor and let them make sure. You need to see a general surgeon or dermatologist; I would favor the former because it needs to be removed. You're describing all the red-flag features that warrant surgery for a skin lesion: changing mole, varying color, pain, and ulceration. Often, this surgery may be done right in the office so you'll be able to get this addressed quickly.
2007-03-21 17:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by subatomicdoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being cancer, only a biopsy will tell.They usually take out enough, that if it is cancer, they already have it out.
Takes 5 minutes, and the only pain is the novocaine, given by injection. Call tomorrow and make an appt.
The change in color of a mole is a red flag.
Start with your family doctor.
2007-03-21 15:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 00:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the Doctor tomorrow!!! It shouldn't hurt or be black or bleed if it's just a mole. It may not be cancer, don't assume the worst, but you need to get it checked out as soon as possible! Besides, won't you feel better knowing instead of worrying?? Make the call!
2007-03-21 11:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by mickiem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I scratched a mole off my face replaced into scared to dying because of the fact I heard you could bleed to dying. My wide-unfold practitioner instructed me that it ought to get contaminated. I additionally asked concerning to the cancerous area yet replaced into instructed that some moles are cancerous and that they might desire to attempt some moles for many cancers, whether scratching it off won't reason maximum cancers.
2016-10-19 07:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get that checked out ASAP. Do not wait. Change in a wort or mole can be a sign of cancer. It may be simple, and removing the mole would take care of it. Don't let it get worse. Hopefully, it's not a sign of anything bigger.
Best wishes
2007-03-22 02:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely sounds like cancer!
From the National Cancer Institute, the 7 warning signs of cancer are--
C- Change in bowel or bladder habits
A- A sore that does not heal
U- Unusual bleeding or discharge
T- Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
I- Indigestion or Dysphagia (difficult or painful swallowing)
O- Obvious change in wart or mole
N- Nagging cough or hoarseness
2007-03-25 06:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately have it checked. if it changes then thats a sign it needs to be taken off... however it doesn't necessairly mean that it's cancer but you need to act fast, the earlier you notice and take action the better. trust me I have had places taken off and this is stressed to me everytime -
2007-03-21 11:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Candace C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am soo not sure! But I would advise you to go and see a doctor as quickly as possible!
~Hope I advised you well enough!
2007-03-21 11:39:50 · answer #9 · answered by *~*Purr-fectNYCGrl*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to a dermatologist because skin cancer runs in my family and that how it starts sumtimes, it also may be just acting up though.
2007-03-21 11:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋