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How To Diagnose Skin Cancer?

hello my name is tiffany marley I had a mole on my ear at age 15 I realized that it was to big black ugly I moved to California and age 15 they took it off had it tested came back skin cancer, melanoma.i had to go under sugary they said they got it out I m now 26 years old I haven t been getting it check I want to know if there is a chance that I still have it and it spread id like to know your option
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello dear, thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concern.The stage at presentation of melanoma has a significant impact on the course of the disease.Staging is determined by the tumor, node, and metastasis including microstaging of the primary melanoma and pathologic information about the regional lymph nodes after partial or complete lymphadenectomy as well .For all melanoma stages, the NCCN recommends at least annual skin examination for life and education regarding monthly self-skin exams. 
Acording to your medical history the doctor may recommend you to have a ct x ray,or a MRI . Hope my answer was helpful .Best regards.






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How To Diagnose Skin Cancer?

Hello dear, thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concern.The stage at presentation of melanoma has a significant impact on the course of the disease.Staging is determined by the tumor, node, and metastasis including microstaging of the primary melanoma and pathologic information about the regional lymph nodes after partial or complete lymphadenectomy as well .For all melanoma stages, the NCCN recommends at least annual skin examination for life and education regarding monthly self-skin exams.  Acording to your medical history the doctor may recommend you to have a ct x ray,or a MRI . Hope my answer was helpful .Best regards.