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I think I have Cancer
15/f
Last night I was looking through a magazine and was reading an article on how to protect you skin from the sun and stuff. In the article it discribed different tyoes of cancerous moles. I've found two on my body (one on my cheek and one on my hip) and others that might be cancerous too that fit the discription and the picture it showed. I wanted to know if anyone could give me information about this. I haven't told anyone yet and I'm waiting until I get the information I need and If I really think I might have cancer then tell my family and go see a doctor. I was crying alot last night after I started thinking "Do I have cancer?" and didn't get much sleep. I'm really scared and need information.
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go to a dermatologist. that is the only way you will know. but don't freak out... skin cancer is easily treated if it is caught quickly, like you have done. and honestly, it's probably not even skin cancer. they will remove the moles, and your insurance will probably pay for it. you need to go see a dermatologist anyway just to check on the moles. have they changed over a period of like the past year? that would cause concern. but it's really not much of a problem to get a mole removed. i know people who have had it done.
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Well... You need to go to the doctor and have them examined. THAT is where you will get the information you need.
Listen, I know a little bit about what cancer can do to a person. If you get it diagnosed early, they can operate. If you drag your feet about it, or don't know about it until it's too late and starts to spread to other parts of your body, it may become inoperable.
I'm not saying you have cancer, or anything- I'm not a doctor, so I'm not qualified to say "oh, you probably don't" or "oh, you probably do."
But what I AM saying, is that if it DOES happen to be skin cancer, just because it is in your skin doesn't mean it can't spread to your lung, bone, brain.
Go to the doctor and get the suspicious moles checked out. They will likely remove them and send them to a lab for biopsy.
Don't wait on things like this. If happens to be cancer, the sooner it is diagnosed, the better chances you have at having it go into remission.
Besides, think of how much better you'll feel if it all ends up being just an odd looking mole. Right?
ygs-29/f
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if your so worried about it ... go to the doctor and see if they are or not .That is the best thing for you to do right now
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Most people have 10-20 moles on their body and some of them will look unusual. This is completely normal! If you have a lot of moles on your body it's a good idea to keep track of their appearance. If they look different; grow larger; or change in color, outline, or in any other way, you should have them checked out.
I'm sure you are fine! You are young and the majority of people diagnosed with skin cancer are white men over age 50. While family history and sun exposure effect your chances, it is rare that a 15 year old girl would develop any problems. Tell your parents that you are scared because I bet they will make you feel better and tell you a lot of the same things I have. If you are scared and want to make sure you are fine, have your doctor look at them. It's a good habit to get into anyway!
Don't worry! You'll be fine.
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you need to see a doctor imeediately . dont wait for more info. go to the doctors b4 its too late .
also do u tan alot bc that could be a big cause
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