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Originally Posted by Nyah
Good advise. Question: for those of us who have a lot of moles, is there a clinic you can go to every couple years or so to get them all looked at? Or is your family doctor the right idea?
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You probably need a referral first from your family doctor.
I am in a lucky situation. Or unlucky, it depends how you look at it. My family has a history of cancer to the point where they mapped our genes to determine what is the cause of this cancer. Once they pinpointed the gene, they asked us all to go in and have our DNA tested to see if we have it. I do. Chances are ridiculously high, (like 75%) that I will have cancer at some point in my life. The good thing is they know this and can now be proactive in preventing it from getting too far.
As a ginger, I'm covered in freckles. Since the gene does not discriminate what kind of cancer I'll get, skin cancer is right up there. So, starting at 40 I think, they're going to use skin-mapping technology to take 3D pictures of my skin, convert them to 2D and monitor any changes in frecklature. (I made up that word.)
The technology is out there to keep on top of this. If you're concerned, definitely go to your family doctor. They won't necessarily do anything unless you have specific moles that you are concerned about though.