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Remember to Schedule Your Skin Checks
Melanoma & Skin Cancer | Last Active: Jul 31 10:27am | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
@jc76 From what I understand, the more frequent guidelines - of 6 months or less - are generally reserved for those who have had a significant history. I had actually increased the time frame from seeing a dermatologist when things had been stable for quite some time then bounced back up when circumstances changed, which appears to be similar to the scheduling you described. It can cause some increased anxiety, but thankfully you're being seen when you have a valid concern.
You bring up a good point about not having the ability to see your back! The advice for this is to use a full length mirror or have someone - ideally someone you trust and feel at ease- check for you. Would you feel comfortable with that?
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@grammato3
Thanks for information.
I would think me having around (can't remember now as so many) 6-7 basal cells and one SCC I would be significant history.
My Mayo dermatologist (as I mentioned recently changed) commented on it being based on melanoma. But as long as I can come in with something suspicious I am okay. I sometimes send them a picture via portal and always get cannot give you guidance need to see in person.
My wife can see my back and helps. Problem is I have a lot of moles and she points them out. When I have dermatology look at the locations my wife gave me they say nope nothing susupicous about that just a mole or that recurring word I can't spell keracosis.