Question regarding skin moles?

Hi i live in the northeast so i'm in the sun only 2-3 months a year. i've had a mole on my back since i was probably 10 or younger and first got it looked at around then, the dermatologist said it was bengign. I went back this past july (im 16) since my mole grew a little because obviously i grew alot but still it needed to be checked out. the dermatologist said it was benign but i should have it taken off. she didnt really specify why i was in a bit of a panic (i started crying immediatley on the spot because i thought i had skin cancer). she said i should have it taken off at the end of summer. i didn't show for the appointment due to anxiety and a my sisters graduation.. but now its kind of slipped my mind. do you think i'm in major trouble? i plan to go soon to get it taken off but i'm so scared i have skin cancer!!!! and that there going to tell me i have 2 weeks to live or something! YES i am a worry wart if you were wondering!

Question regarding skin moles?
I had a mole removed from my hand two days ago. It appeared suddenly 2 years ago and it been growing ever since. As soon as i showed the doc they took it off cause they think its cancerous. It doesnt hurt feels like i cut myself its not bad at all. The doctor said if it nnot cancerous then fine. If it is they will check if is removing it will most likely cureit but they will check my lymph under my arm. If it haspread they will give one dose of chemotherapy and worst case scenario remove the lymph node under my arm. No matter how it turns out i wont die or need alot of treatment. You should just go and dont worry about it.
Reply:at age 16, this is unlikely to be skin cancer, but your dermatologist is recommending that you remove it because you said "it grew a little." Have it removed, then forget about it. It's benign, so once it's gone, you never have to have it checked again. Hope it helps some.
Reply:IMO if the doctor thought it was a cancer, she would have told you right away. Pigmented moles (brown colored) are statistically more likely to turn 'bad' so probably she recommended its removal in terms of being cautious. Don't worry, it is a very simple procedure, they use a local and usually only need a few stitches. I have had several removed in the past, they were OK when checked out, but I feel better not having them around. Good luck.
Reply:Don't be afraid. The doctor told you twice that it is benign.


All the physician will do is inject novacain into the skin around the mole and slice it off. I've had this done. My family develops benign moles on their neck and back.





It will be better to get it removed because your back will look better and the mole will not be irritated by your clothing.





Skin cancer is not a death sentence even if you did have it.


It's good you had it checked out. Make another appointment and show up. Take someone with you. It will be over before you know it. Just do it. OK? Not to worry.

baby jade