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Misscre24
Misscre24 CSN Member Posts: 1
in Skin Cancer #1

Ok. Im new on here . i am concerned. I have a dark spot lump /bump on my butt cheek and a whitish hard lump on my vulva. I dont want to gross you out. But its been there for at least 2 years. Im concerned now. They didnt grow or hurt or anything like that but wanted advice before i freak out and make dr appt and i get anxiety easily. Help me 

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  • Debbysue
    Debbysue CSN Member Posts: 16 Member
    edited February 2017 #2

    Not grossed out. My advice is to make an appt with a dermatologist for a complete body check. When you get there, tell her first about these areas & that you're concerned about them. She should biopsy them & anything else "iffy". Then you can relax, knowing you've had them checked -- along with the rest of your body. Do NOT settle for an answer of "That's not cancer. I've seen that before, & there's no need for a biopsy." Insist!! When the biopsies come back negative, you'll know for certain there's nothing to worry about. (Some cancers are so rare & innocent-looking that they can fool MOST docs -- but not the pathologists!)

    Wishing you good luck & good health!

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  • Debbysue
    Debbysue CSN Member Posts: 16 Member
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    Not grossed out. My advice is to make an appt with a dermatologist for a complete body check. When you get there, tell her first about these areas & that you're concerned about them. She should biopsy them & anything else "iffy". Then you can relax, knowing you've had them checked -- along with the rest of your body. Do NOT settle for an answer of "That's not cancer. I've seen that before, & there's no need for a biopsy." Insist!! When the biopsies come back negative, you'll know for certain there's nothing to worry about. (Some cancers are so rare & innocent-looking that they can fool MOST docs -- but not the pathologists!)

    Wishing you good luck & good health!

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  • sherry123
    sherry123 CSN Member Posts: 26
    #4
    Balance your life

    I had a friend when doctor diagnosed her as stomache cancer, her skin also looks horrible at that time. She don't have any problem now a few years after she go back to her homeland, doctors there didn't find she had cancer. Many disease caused by stress. Have a good life, relax, and don't worry too much, or you can get sick from hormone change.

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  • luettacook
    luettacook CSN Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2017 #5
    Don't leave hope. Be positive

    Don't leave hope. Be positive.

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  • dk00
    dk00 CSN Member Posts: 3
    #6
    Get checked out

    as others have said... you owe it to yourself to get checked out.  If nothing else you can rest easier.  Also, a biopsy is not usually painful if that is your concern. If there is something wrong, it is much better to catch it early.

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