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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by daniel_reetz on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @08:36PM (#34333951)
I'm very pro-this advice. However for anyone seeking dermatologist to look at a suspicious mole: be prepared for them to be totally dismissive and barely look at you. I had to go to FOUR derms before I found one that took my concerns seriously. It was a very strange and disheartening experience, especially in sunny California. Persist and you will get the help you need.
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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by yieldcrv on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @08:51PM (#34334091)
and were your concerns serious?
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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by daniel_reetz on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:23AM (#34335655)
Apologies, I'm not going to post my health status or information here. I found the help I needed.
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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by yieldcrv on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:44AM (#34335798)
gotta go anon
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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by Traubenfuchs on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @02:50AM (#34336136)
My derm checks every single one with a dermatoscope and takes pictures of borderline ones to track progression. Your mileage way vaty as I go to a private derm in a country with fully public/free healthcare.
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Re:The protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the ... by screwturner68 on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:45PM (#34342615)
Interesting. My first visit could best be described as invasive, the doc checked every part of my body including places that have never seen sunlight. I was a bit surprised where they checked but it's just the job. I looked into digital imaging, they are even working on AI to identify changes but from what I read, at this time the best method is the old fashion look and see.
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