Hi Sunflower
Yes you are correct. Melanomas can be benign; but would you really want to take the chance again?
Once you start seeing changes, the chances of malignancy increase.
If you have a lot of freckles or moles, have a dermatologist do a "Mole Map". This way changes can be plotted.
If you only have a few moles and freckles it is good to keep a record. If you can, take a photo. Also make a pattern of the size by putting some clear adhesive tape over the mole, and drawing round the shape with a fine pen. Then keep the tape in a safe place. If you feel the shape or size has changed, you can refer back to the tape. Also make a note of the height above skin level, if it is raised.
If you can't do it yourself ask someone you trust to do it for you.
It is one of the few malignancies which we can observe without medical help.
Don't let that opportunity pass you by.
You are in control with this one!
And I still prefer liquid nitrogen as a treatment if you get it early enough, because you are actually causing very localised frostbite. The body gets rid of the dead tissue on its own, and is completely sterile. NO needles needed. No drugs.
I'm proud of you doing so well, considering how you were feeling beforehand.
What's next? Skydiving? Bungee jumping?
Carol
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