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I have a mole of my lower left abdomen that has grown and changed from tan to white/pink. Area around is red & irritated (Photo)

jakobdaveyApr 7, 2017
Dermatologist took biopsy today but won't have results until next week. Just wanted to know if I should be concerned this is cancerous. Next week seems so far away.

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