thread: possible skin cancers

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Member

    Dec 2005
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    do you reckon it is better to see a normal GP or one of those skin scan places?

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    Country VIC
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    I dont know much about those skin scan places but I would probably go to a GP. My mum had a little sore on her nose that would not heal and I made her go to the dr it turns out it is skin cancer but not one to be worried about - anyway the Dr has referred her to a specialist and she is having it cut out next week.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Mar 2007
    on cloud 9.....
    2,105

    You know what, it always seems the one's that are a bit suss to you are the one's not too worry about. I have just had one cut from my cheek and have an awful scar. I thought it was a whitehead and then had another burned from my nose that I though was dry skin. I may have to get the one on my nose cut out if it comes back.
    If you are concerned see someone else, but they are very well trained at the skinscan places.
    Good luck

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Feb 2009
    2,031

    I'd go get a second opinion at a skin clinic.

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Member

    Dec 2005
    3,130

    yeah, i was worried about the wrong one. at least it got me into have my skin checked though. i went to 'melanoma scan' it says they are all GPs with special interest in skin cancer but he just seemed uninterested or something. i would rather have them both out now than wait 6 months to see if they have changed. mi think i will see my normal gp at my 6 week post-birth check up and see what they think.