Get them checked please

I had a mole on my breast removed last Tuesday and went back to the specialist yesterday to get the stitches removed and get the results. I was lucky that he had taken not just the mole but the surrounding skin and fat away too as the mole had a bit of melonoma in it. I don't need anything done at the moment as he has taken it all out but I need to get the rest of my moles taken out because of that reason.

Please if you have ones that have changed colour or shape get them taken out, yes it does cost but is it worth the cost of your life if you do have skin cancer?

Good thread Becks...

Did you get a mole map done, or were you just sussed about a mole?

No mole map althou I should get it done.

This mole that I just got removed, had something growing underneath it that I could see and didn't like the look of.

I can't agree more mummy_becks DP's dad passed away 2.5 years ago from melonoma, it is such a fast moving nasty cancer to have if you don't get it at the start. For those that live in Auckland the skin surgery clinic in pt chev do free skin checks.

I had a mole removed from my shoulder about a month ago. It had changed colour and was more raised than normal. Thankfully it was normal but I wouldn't hesitate to get any of my other moles removed, even if they turn out to be nothing. Like Didi99 said, it is such a fast moving cancer so it's better to get them chopped out before they turn into something nasty. My Mum discovered she had a malenoma on her nose that had to be cut out after having a mole map done. It has left a scar but at least she is still here with us!
Definitely a great thread and a great reminder to get checked!

Good reminder Becks!

I would recommend going straight to a dermatologist rather than a Mole Map place. DH went to Mole Map and was charged $200 for the consultation. They told him that some of his moles looked suspect and sent him to a dermatologist who charged him another $250 to have one removed. The dermatologist said that it was cheaper and easier just to go direct to them in future as they can do both the diagnosis and treatment.

hmmm this is an interesting thread , I have never had a mole map , i dont have any moles but i do have alot of freckles ( im a red head with very fair skin ) i think im more concerned about my partner tho, he has heaps of moles , esspecialy on his back, i always tell him he should get them checked but in typical male fasion he always says its not important . After reading this i might have some more firm words with him tonight .

Hey Heaf, it's good if they remove them there as well then - go with that

I have quite a few scars from moles being removed.

Glad they got it all Becks! My second to last lot that were taken off had one like that.

Great thread Becks.. my naughty DH who is supposed to go annually hadnt been (despite my constant nagging) for 3 years.. thankfully the mole the removed (and massive lot of tissue) had not turned to melanoma but it was the grade below (I am not sure of the terms) so he got it just in time!

After a very big lecture from the dermatologist about the importance of regular check ups he has agreed to let me just make the darn appointments annually (and I have requested a reminder be sent)...

Too close for comfort!

I am glad you are ok and thanks for putting this out there! You would think given the climate here that skin checks would be subsidised so everyone can afford it! It is the only reason we have health insurance as the cost for removal at our dermatologist is more than the annual premium