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[KatieLynn]

I went to the dermatologist today for a mole check, and my doctor decided to removed two suspicious moles and perform biopsies on them. Since I'm fair and freckled, not to mention have a family history of melanoma, we figured it was much better to be safe than sorry.

I'm not incredibly worried, but I figured that this (plus summer just around the corner) would be a good time to get on my soap box and say "For the love of God, wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun!" http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif (and wear sunglasses)

[KatieLynn]

I went to the dermatologist today for a mole check, and my doctor decided to removed two suspicious moles and perform biopsies on them. Since I'm fair and freckled, not to mention have a family history of melanoma, we figured it was much better to be safe than sorry.

I'm not incredibly worried, but I figured that this (plus summer just around the corner) would be a good time to get on my soap box and say "For the love of God, wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun!" http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif (and wear sunglasses)

[FiestyFemme]

I hope everything comes back okay, Katie - keep us updated!

[Peaches715]

I hope everything is ok! Let us know please!

[Trinigal76]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

My sister-in-law was diagnosed with two malignant melanomas last year, and she just got two more suspicious moles removed at the derm's office last week. She has to go for a checkup every six months now.

I had a suspicious mole removed as well(not malignant)- it's a lot less fun than wearing sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

[spongebobmom]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">

"For the love of God, wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun!" http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif (and wear sunglasses) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

even if you dont love God, wear your sunscreen, daily!

[syntheticsole]

I had a mole removed last year.. and now I have a scar the size of the palm of my hand because I had some allergic reaction to Neosporin. Or maybe it was the fact that there were bandaids on that spot for 3 weeks. Good luck!