Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up

Announcements

A diagnosis of skin cancer or finding a suspicious spot can be frightening. Experts from the Skin Cancer Foundation and members can help you through the maze of diagnosis and treatment.

For more information:
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Health Center
Precancerous Lesions and Skin Cancer
Blog - Cancer Realities

Last Reply:
Waiting for results
avatar
Mom_2_Abby posted:
Hello all, I am a 40 year old female. I noticed a black ring (clear in the middle) under the skin on my shoulder a few months ago. Now it is on the skin, no longer black (clear pink), and is about the size of a pencil eraser, translucent, with no scaling. This change occurred within about a two month time period.

Went to the dermatogist today. She seemed concerned. She is not sure what it is, and took a biopsy.

I am TERRIFIED beyond belief. Wanted to see if anyone else who has had Melanoma can give me some answers. Wante to see if this sounds familiar.

I appreciate the help.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Waiting for resultsHello all, I am a 40 year old female. I noticed a black ring (clear in the middle) under the skin on my shoulder a few months ago. Now it is on the skin, no longer black (clear pink), and is about the size of a pencil eraser, translucent, with no scaling. This change occurred within about a two month time period.<br /><br />Went to the dermatogist today. She seemed concerned. She is not sure what it is, and took a biopsy.<br /> <br />I am TERRIFIED beyond belief. Wanted to see if anyone else who has had Melanoma can give me some answers. Wante to see if this sounds familiar.<br /> <br />I appreciate the help.
Reply
 
avatar
pgerryd responded:
I can't respond directly to your concerns as I am listed as an 'unknown primary' and did not discover my Melanoma until 2007 when a tumor suddenly appeared in my lymph node under my right arm pit but please keep us posted as to the result of the biopsy. I will pray that it is negative.
Report This| Share this:Waiting for resultsI can't respond directly to your concerns as I am listed as an 'unknown primary' and did not discover my Melanoma until 2007 when a tumor suddenly appeared in my lymph node under my right arm pit but please keep us posted as to the result of the biopsy. I will pray that it is negative.
Reply


Back to Top
Back to Top

See Related Cancer Communities

See All Communities

Popular Discussions

Start a Discussion | See All

Helpful Tips

Font Size!
Don't forget you can increase your font size by hitting and holding Ctrl on your keyboard and the plus sign at the same time. Could be ... More
Was this Helpful?
Yes No
17 of 27 found this helpful
Post a Tip | See All

Helpful Resources

Post a Resource | See All

Related News

Related Drug Reviews

  • Drug Name User Reviews
See More

Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration

FDAYou are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.