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Seeker quicker biopsy?
I recently saw my GP for a firm dome shaped nodule (6mm)on my forearm. It is pinkish in
color
Color blindness
Color blindness tests
Color vision test
, well defined, and grew over 4-6 week period, starting with what looked like a small pimple. It seems to be relatively
stable
Stable angina
Unstable angina
since. Intermittent
itching
Causes of vaginal itching
Eye burning - itching and discharge
Itching
Jock itch
Muscle twitching
Vaginal itching
, tender to touch. My GP said he thinks it is a keratoacanthoma but can't rule out
squamous
Cancer - penis
Lung with squamous cell cancer - ct scan
Oral cancer
Skin cancer, squamous cell - close-up
Skin cancer, squamous cell on the hands
Squamous cell cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma - invasive
Squamous cell skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
cell cancer or nodular melanoma. This started about 8 weeks ago. My appointment for an excisional biopsy is 2 1/2 weeks away. Do you think I should push for a sooner appt. in case it is nodular melanoma?
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