Hi! I recently had a punch biopsy of a mole on my chest near/on my left breast(completed by my dermatologist.) The mole had changed somewhat, which is what prompted the punch biopsy. The biopsy showed it was severely atypical.
I am scheduled for an excision next week. I am a 39 year old, Caucasian female with brown hair, blue eyes, and a light to medium complexion. I have had several atypical moles excised over the last several years (I do not know,however, what degree of atypia they were.....i.e. mild, moderate, or severe.) I have no melanoma in my family, and no personal experience with melamona. I had a small basal cell removed via Moh's approximately four years ago.
The deramtologist/cosmetic surgeon that will be doing the excision was re-assuring, yet, I still worry about melanoma (in light of the severe atypia that was reported on the pathology report.) I do see my dermatologist for full skin checks every 3 months, wear SPF 30 daily, and use common sense practices when in the sun.
Any feedback? Thank you so much. I appreciate this service.