Spitz Nevi or Melanoma? - Cancer: Skin Message Board

amiee79 · 10-24-2007, 07:03 PM

I just recently had a suspicious mole removed and it was diagnosed as a spitz nevi. My dermatologist wasn't so reassuring on the diagnosis telling me that well if the pathologist says that's what it is then I guess we will have to go with that. He also said he got it all "just in case."

I think I should go for a second opinion because I have been reading about the spitz nevi diagnosis and it's a pretty hard to tell one from melanoma. I am seeing my GP about a CT scan I had on Friday, so I am going to ask him. I just wonder if I am being silly asking for a second opinion. What I read really makes me worried

because most people that get these spitz nevi's are children or young adults. I am almost 30 years old. Also, they say most spitz nevi are also noduler and pink/red. Mine had the symptoms of melanoma (dark with light brown pigment bleeding into the normal skin, brand new mole, larger than a pencil eraser).

westllen · 10-28-2007, 08:50 AM

A second opinion is never silly.

My experience is if you are not comfortable, GO FOR IT.

It will put your mind at ease.

amiee79 · 10-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Thanks Westllen. The second opinion is in the process. I just have to wait another 2 weeks. I am also waiting to see a specialist on the enlarged lymph node on my neck as well. Always waiting.

westllen · 10-28-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amiee79

Thanks Westllen. The second opinion is in the process. I just have to wait another 2 weeks. I am also waiting to see a specialist on the enlarged lymph node on my neck as well. Always waiting.

The "waiting" IS the hard part. Once you know, you can put a plan in place and move on with life. Stay positive

Keep me posted.

Janie

mcr285 · 10-28-2007, 07:10 PM

no aimee, you're definitely not over-reacting going for a second opinion!!! and push for that CT scan too! melanoma is an extremely aggressive and fast spreading cancer. for some reason, a lot of doctors don't seem to be aware that melanoma can come back with no outward signs (suspicious moles), or of how quickly it can come back, or how quickly it can spread, so you really have to be firm with them about getting that CT scan!

i'm sorry. i don't mean to scare you or worry you anymore than you already are. i just hate to think of anyone getting bullied out of a test that could possibly save their life! that is what happened to my dad, and i don't want it to happen to anyone else! be firm, and make your doctors listen to you (after all, you ARE paying them to keep you in good health!).

good luck, and i really pray that everything is well with you!