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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 23:29:31 GMT
She said it was abnormal dysplastic nevi.
She told me to keep a close eye on the area and to call back immediately if anything else pops up on that site or near that site. She suggested trying to get an appointment in September or October for the full body exam [HASH]1 to do the full body exam but [HASH]2, to give her an opportunity to closely examine this same site again.
With my history of melanoma, this puts DS at a much greater risk of developing melanoma. She again stressed the absolute necessity to have a full body screening done on him. I wonder if she'll want to see him twice a year like she sees D [HASH]1 twice a year.
I'm almost glad I saw this for several reasons, First and foremost, it was caught before developing into something bad. Second, this will force me to get my butt in gear and have him routinely examined. After getting the results back, he's not even giving me sass about having to go. Deep down, I think he wants the exam because he wants to be careful and mindful about this.
BTW...DS is my youngest child...he will be 16 in December.
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 11, 2014 23:33:16 GMT
Thank you for the update! I have been thinking about y'all, but didn't want to ask again. (I didn't want to be a pest. LOL)
Good for him taking it seriously...smart kid.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Aug 11, 2014 23:40:52 GMT
I'm so glad it wasn't worse news, and that you now know what you're dealing with and you can move forward and be proactive.
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Post by Linda on Aug 12, 2014 0:02:42 GMT
prayers
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Post by newfcathy on Aug 12, 2014 0:05:46 GMT
So scary, one of my nieces had 2 moles removed from her back at 14. She ended u with big scars but she is now 40
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Post by caro on Aug 12, 2014 0:39:12 GMT
I can 't believe he is 16, where does time go ? I 'm glad you found the mole.
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Post by Mystie on Aug 12, 2014 0:50:36 GMT
I'm just glad you found it...now you can all be proactive and keep an eye on it. I pray nothing will come of it, though.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 12, 2014 1:01:33 GMT
So good it was discovered at this early stage!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 12, 2014 1:07:08 GMT
Thanks for the update! Because of your posts I made an appointment with my doctor to get several spots checked that I had been semi-fretting about. Turned out they were nothing so he zapped them with liquid nitrogen but thanks to you I now have peace of mind.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 12, 2014 2:18:03 GMT
I'm glad that you caught it so quickly, and that he's being seen and guided by a doctor so thoroughly.
(((hugs)))
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Post by elaine on Aug 12, 2014 2:23:56 GMT
You are an amazing mom! I'm glad you had him checked out and will continue.
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Post by grammyj64 on Aug 12, 2014 13:05:26 GMT
My fair-skinned son had his first dysplastic nevi removed as a teen and has had several removed over the years since then. He is now 44 and has regular checks and periodic removals, but so far they have all been pre-cancerous. Glad you got on it early. DS is also faithful about using sunscreen when he's going to be outdoors.
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Post by alibama on Aug 12, 2014 13:09:23 GMT
Thanks for the update. I too have been wondering and I didn't want to ask.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 12, 2014 19:09:47 GMT
Thanks for the update. I'm glad it's something can watch and treat.
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