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Does Raised Mole On The Shoulder With Pain Indicate Cancer?
hello I have noticed a pain in my right shoulder nothing severe just an ache their every so often. I have also noticed that in the top of the shoulder is a mole that seems to have raised quiet a bit. I know I need to go to my doctor but is pain a sign of cancer also?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
HI,
One cannot directly come to a conclusion whether it is a cancer or not with just present or absence of pain. There are some stages of cancer which have no pain while others have maximum pain. However, an existing mole that undergoes a following changes
A-asymmetric, b- border irregular, c - colour change, d-diameter increase and E-elevation are more likely to arouse a suspicion of cancerous change. Therefore it is best to visit your local doctor and get a biospy done
One cannot directly come to a conclusion whether it is a cancer or not with just present or absence of pain. There are some stages of cancer which have no pain while others have maximum pain. However, an existing mole that undergoes a following changes
A-asymmetric, b- border irregular, c - colour change, d-diameter increase and E-elevation are more likely to arouse a suspicion of cancerous change. Therefore it is best to visit your local doctor and get a biospy done
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