mjq@decvax.UUCP (Mike Quinn) (10/20/86)
I've had a number of dysplastic moles removed by dermatologists in the past year. After the doctors excise the mole, they ship it off to California for a pathological test. Most of the moles are benign, but a few have been reported as being slightly dysplastic.* * Dysplastic moles show unusual cellular activity, and statistically are more likely to develop into melanoma (one form of skin cancer). I have a pamphlet published by the National Cancer Information Center (or something like that) that shows pictures of what to watch for, and provides a little information about treatment for dysplastic moles and melanoma. The pamplet is woefully inadequate, however, when it comes down to giving details about melanoma and success/failure of various treatments. Does anyone know of a good source of information about moles/melanoma? Is anyone else undergoing similar procedures? If so, please post information. Thanks, Mike