Malignant Melanoma Skin Cancer- 56 Questions Answered

I have some pink blemishes on my left shoulder blade, that at first glance look like spots but are not spots, they are prickly/itchy in the evenings. Can these be a sign of non-melanoma skin cancer

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Dr. Archana Prathipati Oncologist | Hyderabad

Please upllad a picture in good day light with out flash...if possible without revealing identity.. Are they changing or increasing in size... ... Read More

Hello, This is the same person that you couldn't answer my question. Ill put it into detail. I peeled off a mole on the side of my finger, under the nail. It came off and there was no bleeding. There was no bleeding as I think there is extra skin where I peeled the area off. It was very new and 1mm. Scared if this is a early melanoma. My question i

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Without seeing can't comment...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

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Diagnosed with an ulceroproliferative growth at anal verge.and histological features are of malignant melanoma. Daily bleeding is there with stool for about 15-20 days

Asked for Female, 25 Years 260 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Soni Medical Oncologist | Rohtak

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You got a rare presentation. Go for surgery and wait for HPR report...radiation may decrease recurrence rate... ... Read More

My father has been diagnosed with melanoma metastatic stage IV cancer which is a rare disease .What should we do now? Is there any good and affordable cancer hospital in India? What is the treatment? Please help...

Asked for Male, 24 Years 97 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Is it curable ? What is the stage of the cancer ? What is the treatment ? How much it costs ? Please help me.PET SCAN AND CT SCAN REPORTS ARE NORMAL.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Merlin Homoeopath | Bangalore

Along with chemo , you can take homeopathy. It’s curable can’t tell but definitely can improve conditions . But I need very detail case , so chat online for futher guidance ... Read More

Melanoma molan cancer how to give homeopathy medicine allraddy 2 operations complete in mnj Cancer hospital from lakdikapul Hyderabad

Asked for Female, 45 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jain Oncologist | Delhi

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Please share details of previous treatment for further advise ... Read More

Does this look like melanoma? Had the mole for almost 3 years, dark spot appeared a few months ago after I accidently scratched the mole and made it scab. 3mm, doesn't itch, or hurt, doesn't seem to have changed shape or grow, no family history of skin cancer.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 430 Views v

Dr. Narendra Birbiya Oncologist | Gwalior

It could me melanoma if it increase in size So first take some Allergic treatment if not received take biopsy and confirm malignancy ... Read More

I have a mole that could be skin cancer, to be more specific it looks like melanoma it has been there these last years and it grew lately

Asked for Female, 53 Years 364 Views v

Dr. Jaipalreddy Head and Neck Oncologist | Pune

kindly see a surgical oncologist ... Read More

Do i have melanoma skin cancer? Well first off i am under 18 but i dont think that matters with this but yea i have one mole on my cest area it is oval like shape not a perfect round oval few flaws but anyway the oval is brown and it has like little bit of black inside the mole a little bit spread out a little bit very little not really noticble

Asked for Male, 18 Years 285 Views v

Dr. Mudit Agarwal Oncologist | Delhi

If it color or size has changed then u need consultation as things needs to b seen ... Read More

So I've had this light brown line on my toenail since the last 4-5 years. I'd read about it before and it said it could be because of skin pigmentation and is not a cause of concern. Recently I read that this could be a melanoma. Should I be consulting a doctor?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 178 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Need to see it. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I have recently noticed some spots on my left thighs is it just a mole or a growing skin cancer. I have attached a collage of my image of my left and right thighs. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. for details do direct online consultation ... Read More

Hi, I have founded one dark spot on my left palm. Earlier I thought it was an stain. I washed my hands 10 times but it is not going. Iam concerning it might be melanoma or some kind of skin cancer. Google is telling if a new mole or something has irregular border then it might be surely melanoma. Pleaze tell me what it is

Asked for Female, 27 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Roja B Hulihalli Dermatologist | Ranebennur

Hello 👋 Dnt come into conclusion so early It is not always cancerous condition After detailed examination n observation v can come into diagnosis ... Read More

I have a possible melanoma spot on my leg. Im not sure if it is but a second opinion would help. Asap

Asked for Male, 27 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

Does it look like a melanoma clinically? Noticed for around five years. Valuable opinions please...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My mother have a swelling in throat.I have done thyroid test,USG and FNAC test as doctor said and attached the report..kindly tell me is it malignant tumor ?should i consult with Oncologist or normal ENT surgeon?kindly guide me.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Varunkumar J Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Puducherry

Good afternoon Kindly share what are her symptoms ... Read More

I am sharing a picture, I'm am confused whether it looks like melanoma or not?? Or any type of cancer

Asked for Male, 20 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. however undergo skin biopsy.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Sir / madam, I have one doubt,Is skin cancer spread from one person to another person?,...,.,.,.,.,.,

Asked for Male, 31 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Alok Kumar Dewangan Radiation Oncologist | Raipur

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Skin cancer is not spread by person to person. ... Read More

I have dark spot on my toe nail as attached in image. Is this subungual melanoma cancer? How do i confirm whether it is cancer or not?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Monisha Devi Dermatologist | Tirupur

Few more details are needed. Kindly consult online for further discussion and treatment ... Read More

Hi, I have a family history of melanoma skin cancer should I be getting my skin checked and could you suggest some hospitals/ clinics where it's possible

Asked for Female, 20 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Not to worry..very rare in our skin types... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

My grandmother had black spot which we are observing from last 15 day, no pain and no expansion so far. Is this melanoma?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 203 Views v

Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan Oncologist | Bangalore

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Needs clinical examination by a Surgical Oncologist. Any new or increasing size lesion should be evaluated further ... Read More

My grandmother has black spot on her foot from last 15 days. Is this melanoma? No pain, no expansion so far. My father had melanoma surgery recently.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 153 Views v

Dr. HS Darling Medical Oncologist | Gurgaon

With such a short history, it is difficult to think of melanoma. It ll still be better to get her examined. If need be, we may require biopsy to confirm or refute this diagnosis. ... Read More

I've had this lesion since May 2017, I noticed it cause it was painful like a pimple at first and it was a kind of pink/flesh colored. I tried removing it myself May 2017 using baking soda paste, it scabbed, fell off and grew back about 2 weeks later, only now it looks like a brown uniform color. It isn't painful at all, doesn't itch or cause any

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 110 Views v

Dr. HS Darling Medical Oncologist | Gurgaon

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Externally it does nt appear to be so. Moreover, it has not increased over 2 years. Hence, i dont perceive any worrisome pathology. Just keep a watch. If it changes character, get it examined. ... Read More

I have a possible melanoma spot on my hand. Im not sure if it is but a second opinion would help

Asked for Male, 16 Years 200 Views v

Dr. Dignesh R Vachhani General Practitioner | Junagadh

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Ok.. just take good qualityphotos of that part in day light.. And share photos with doctor for second opinion.. ... Read More

I have a mole on my back. It started itching recently. It is different color and shape as compared to my other moles. Could this be melanoma? Should I take concern and go see a doctor?

Asked for Female, 17 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Without seeing can't treat....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Can masterbation is the cause of the skin cancer . I masterbation two times in a week can this cause skin cancer

Asked for Male, 18 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Rohan Jaju Urologist | Mumbai

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No... ... Read More

I have black lines on my nails is this are symptoms of skin cancer And is masterbation is cause of skin cancer?

Asked for Male, 18 Years 209 Views v

Dr. A J Kanwar Dermatologist | Delhi

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Not at all You have probably melanonychia striata This is not cancer ... Read More

I have anti tpo antibodies >1300 U/ml and in neck scan they referred ucg based fnav. Is there any chance of malignant. please clarify

Asked for Male, 40 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Sitaram Singh Homoeopath | Thane

U must get throughly investigated first.. ... Read More

I have a red patch on my chest, square shaped and slightly larger than a pencil eraser. It itches a little bit and has grown a tiny bit in the past few months is this melanoma?

Asked for Female, 18 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Piyush Shukla Radiation Oncologist | Indore

Site seems to be that of a keloid, any previous surgery or incision? ... Read More

I am suspecting that I have melanoma. Dark Grey and black patches if irregular shape have started to develop in my skin. I would like to get professional advice.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

He have a tumor on right buttock, done biopsy. The report is :the histological features are suggestive of "poorly differentiated malignancy-?malignant melanoma" Advised immunohystochemystry for conformation. Recommended markers:HMB 45,S100.

Asked for Male, 47 Years 491 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jain Oncologist | Delhi

The biopsy confirms a cancerous lesion. Further tests are needed to assess for curability. Please consult for further advise ... Read More

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Malignant melanoma skin cancer

I have some pink blemishes on my left shoulder blade, that at first glance look like spots but are not spots, they are prickly/itchy in the evenings. Can these be a sign of non-melanoma skin cancer

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Diagnosed with an ulceroproliferative growth at anal verge.and histological features are of malignant melanoma. Daily bleeding is there with stool for about 15-20 days

My father has been diagnosed with melanoma metastatic stage IV cancer which is a rare disease .What should we do now? Is there any good and affordable cancer hospital in India? What is the treatment? Please help...

Is it curable ? What is the stage of the cancer ? What is the treatment ? How much it costs ? Please help me.PET SCAN AND CT SCAN REPORTS ARE NORMAL.

Melanoma molan cancer how to give homeopathy medicine allraddy 2 operations complete in mnj Cancer hospital from lakdikapul Hyderabad

Does this look like melanoma? Had the mole for almost 3 years, dark spot appeared a few months ago after I accidently scratched the mole and made it scab. 3mm, doesn't itch, or hurt, doesn't seem to have changed shape or grow, no family history of skin cancer.

I have a mole that could be skin cancer, to be more specific it looks like melanoma it has been there these last years and it grew lately

So I've had this light brown line on my toenail since the last 4-5 years. I'd read about it before and it said it could be because of skin pigmentation and is not a cause of concern. Recently I read that this could be a melanoma. Should I be consulting a doctor?

I have recently noticed some spots on my left thighs is it just a mole or a growing skin cancer. I have attached a collage of my image of my left and right thighs. Please advise.

I have a possible melanoma spot on my leg. Im not sure if it is but a second opinion would help. Asap

Does it look like a melanoma clinically? Noticed for around five years. Valuable opinions please...

My mother have a swelling in throat.I have done thyroid test,USG and FNAC test as doctor said and attached the report..kindly tell me is it malignant tumor ?should i consult with Oncologist or normal ENT surgeon?kindly guide me.

I am sharing a picture, I'm am confused whether it looks like melanoma or not?? Or any type of cancer

Sir / madam, I have one doubt,Is skin cancer spread from one person to another person?,...,.,.,.,.,.,

I have dark spot on my toe nail as attached in image. Is this subungual melanoma cancer? How do i confirm whether it is cancer or not?

Hi, I have a family history of melanoma skin cancer should I be getting my skin checked and could you suggest some hospitals/ clinics where it's possible

My grandmother had black spot which we are observing from last 15 day, no pain and no expansion so far. Is this melanoma?

My grandmother has black spot on her foot from last 15 days. Is this melanoma? No pain, no expansion so far. My father had melanoma surgery recently.

I have a possible melanoma spot on my hand. Im not sure if it is but a second opinion would help

I have a mole on my back. It started itching recently. It is different color and shape as compared to my other moles. Could this be melanoma? Should I take concern and go see a doctor?

Can masterbation is the cause of the skin cancer . I masterbation two times in a week can this cause skin cancer

I have black lines on my nails is this are symptoms of skin cancer And is masterbation is cause of skin cancer?

I have anti tpo antibodies >1300 U/ml and in neck scan they referred ucg based fnav. Is there any chance of malignant. please clarify

I have a red patch on my chest, square shaped and slightly larger than a pencil eraser. It itches a little bit and has grown a tiny bit in the past few months is this melanoma?

I am suspecting that I have melanoma. Dark Grey and black patches if irregular shape have started to develop in my skin. I would like to get professional advice.

He have a tumor on right buttock, done biopsy. The report is :the histological features are suggestive of "poorly differentiated malignancy-?malignant melanoma" Advised immunohystochemystry for conformation. Recommended markers:HMB 45,S100.

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