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Old 12-27-2007, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by berlinlife06 View Post
I had some birth marks removed because they were pre-cancerous. I had already skin cancer, and my dermatologist keeps an eye on me for every little thing that might change. So it was a preventive measure.
What made a birthmark precancerous? Did it change its character? Most birthmarks do not become precancerous. If they did then ALL discolorations of the skin should be removed because they might change and become cancer!

How did the doctor explain this? I am curious!
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