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How Do Specialists Know It's Not Any Type Of Skin Cancer Without Tests Or Biopsys?

A MyMelanomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
November 26
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Hi Robin... have you seen by a dermatologist? You might need to see several or look for someone that specialized in eye cancer. I can only imagine how delicate a biopsy or surgery on your eyelid would be. I wish you good luck.

November 26
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Yes I have been to a dermatologist, just said it was nothing even said my lupus symptoms were not real just gave me cream and sent me on my way

November 26
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Thanks Barb I have done all of those things, I belief I have some kind of skin cancer under my eyelid.

November 26
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Hi Robin, Unless a biopsy is done, they really don't know whether it is or is not cancer. There are certainly some outward signs/changes that can make you suspicious.. but unless a biopsy is done you won't know for sure. You should read up on what skin cancers look like..learn the basic ABCD's of skin cancer... just search on the internet... go to a reputable site like a major hospital.
Barb

November 26
A MyMelanomaTeam Member

Specialists cannot definitively determine if a suspicious mole or spot is melanoma or another type of skin cancer just by looking at it. A skin biopsy is necessary to confirm a melanoma diagnosis. Here are some key points:

- Physical Exam: Initial step where the doctor examines the suspicious area and checks the entire Show Full Answer

Specialists cannot definitively determine if a suspicious mole or spot is melanoma or another type of skin cancer just by looking at it. A skin biopsy is necessary to confirm a melanoma diagnosis. Here are some key points:

- Physical Exam: Initial step where the doctor examines the suspicious area and checks the entire body for other signs of skin cancer.
- Biopsy Types:
- Shave Biopsy: Removes top layers of skin.
- Punch Biopsy: Removes deeper layers of skin.
- Excisional Biopsy: Removes the entire lesion plus some surrounding tissue.
- Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM): Noninvasive, allows viewing deeper skin layers without cutting.

For more details, you can visit the source: [7 Tests for Diagnosing Melanoma: What To Expect](https://www.MyMelanomaTeam.com/resources/tests-...).

November 26

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