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How To Know Whether The Mole On The Back(spine) Is Cancerous Or Not ?

hey, my husband has a mole on his back located exactly in the middle of the back(spine). its itchy sometimes and he has had it for 2yrs now. am worried beacuse its on the spine. doctors say he shouldn t tamper with it but what if its cancerous. everyone is fearing to touch it n examine its fluid since it is on the spine. please tell me what to do?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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It may have some connection to the inner layers of the spinal cord, This is why Doctors say not to tamper with it. You may get an MRI Spine to confirm. Show to the Dermatologist who will help find a solution for him.
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How To Know Whether The Mole On The Back(spine) Is Cancerous Or Not ?

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day It may have some connection to the inner layers of the spinal cord, This is why Doctors say not to tamper with it. You may get an MRI Spine to confirm. Show to the Dermatologist who will help find a solution for him.