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Mark on my arm for 6 weeks, could it be cancer? Don’t know what is going on

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ryan46276
ryan46276

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Hi,

I've had the above mark on my arm for 7 weeks. It has only gotten worse since week 4. It is itchy and bumpy and quite painful to touch. A GP seen it 4 weeks ago and told me to come back if it gets worse. Does it look serious? should i go back ASAP?

Seriously worried.

Thanks in advance,

Ryan

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  • jacqueline58432
    jacqueline58432 ryan46276

    Posted

    the only way to answer this is to ask for a referral to a specialist. Skin cancer is easily diagnosed if you see a specialist . Drs don't always spot them unless that's their specialty ....

  • shelia22921
    shelia22921 ryan46276

    Posted

    Go to a skin Doctor, with a skin canser, if it itches change in color or getting bigger needs to be checked as soon as possible.

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