Do I have cancer?

Question

I have a mole on my shoulder I scratched it up and it got red but there was no blood just some redness and a little pain. It is still on my shoulder it just looks like a little red bump now. Is there a chance I could have skin cancer? What are some of the symptoms of skin cancer?

Answer 1

Doesnt seem like cancer...my cousin has done that before...he scratched a mole off of his face and he had similiar symptoms...check with the doctor to be sure.

Answer 2

You should watch out for these changes:

Size – mole suddenly or continuously gets larger
Elevation – a mole that was flat or slightly elevated increases in height rapidly
Surrounding skin – skin around the mole becomes red or develops colored blemishes or swellings
Surface – a smooth mole develops scaliness, erosion, oozing, crusting, ulceration, bleeding
Sensation – there is itching, tenderness or pain.

Answer 3

You need to go to your doctor and tell him/her what happened and show them what it looks like, and not ask people online about it because this is a serious issue and it should only be addressed by a professional. Hopefully it isn't cancer but the only way your going to find out is to go to the doctor. I hope you have good luck with this and it turns out that it is nothing.

Answer 4

There is a distinct look to cancer moles, such as irregular edges, changes in size over time, color, etc. It is easy to find photos by doing an online search. Good luck.

Answer 5

Dont take advice from an internet forum seriously... health issues cannot be diagnosed from a computer screen.

Go to the doctor.

Skin cancer is serious - dont play around with your life.

Answer 6

Show it to a medical doctor instead and please don't be so afraid. .