On 7/16/2008
razv4 wrote:
Hi, I am new on this forum, I need to ask you something maybe someone could help me. I have a dermatologist appointment the day after tomorrow.
I have dysplastic nevi for many years, many large moles. I am more than sure that the doctor is going to ask me to have a biopsy done.
I heard many times that doing the biopsy, is actually activating the cancer, I heard some stories about people who had the biopsy done, than the cancer started to spread...
Can any of you answer me about this? anybody heard anything similar with this?
Thank you very much!
Hi,
I had stage IIIB Melanoma for about 8 months before I demanded a biopsy. Now, in my case, I already had a lump in the back of my neck that was already cancerous. So, when they did the biopsy, there is the rare chance that it could microscopically spread according to my surgeon. I have gone through surgery, radiation, and now I am 2 months in taking Interferon.
I have had what you had removed and the good news is that I have never, ever heard of a nevi mole removal to cause cancer. What I would do is ask your doctor directly when you see she/he the next time you are in their office. My mom and dad have had Melanoma too so I have a lot of experience in this area.
Take care,
Erik