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[quote=Anonymous]Waiting for results is always tough, but be grateful that your dermatologist was quick to biopsy. The newness of it was probably the biggest red flag - the original A(symetry) B(orders - irregular) C(olor) D(iameter) for melanoma have been updated to include E(volving). I had a mole that didn't fit any of the ABCD criteria but turned out to be melanoma - and required additional surgery (thankfully this was 11+ years ago and I have been healthy since). My conservative dermatologist saved my life. I hope it isn't anything - that's the best news. If melanoma in-situ you shouldn't have any follow up other than additional excision and then monitoring your skin. If deeper - getting into Clark level II-V - the protocol could change. I pray it isn't melanoma but if so I highly recommend the specialists at Hopkins.[/quote]
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