Sometimes I think I was put on this planet just to be a warning to others...


See the harmless looking dot on the sole of my foot? Turns out it's melanoma. Foot-melanomas are particularly insidious in that they often don't get recognized until it's too late. Thankfully mine is tiny, the dermatologist thinks he can cut it out and no further treatment will be needed.

Check your feet!

-Blast

Looks like if fails B & C. How about A and E?

Glad you found it small!

Yikes! Who knew?!?!?!?!?

I am sure I'm not the only one who immediately examined their feet and that of loved ones. Forewarned is forearmed.

Dang. Looked at my feet so fast I pulled something elsewhere.

Thank goodness you caught it. Best wishes.

And thanks for the reminder to the rest of us to beware.

My wife is a medical assistant at a dermatologists office here in FL. She's got over 20 years in the field, and I'm always getting checked. PLEASE make sure the doctor looks you over thoroughly, even if it means momentary embarrassment. Better that than the treatment, trust me. There are numerous things to watch for, one mainly being a sudden change in any moles or dark spots, should they grow or suddenly become hard or flaky. Check ALL over, or have significant other do it, especially your back. Noses, ears, top of head, arms, all areas regularly and repeatedly exposed to full sunlight should be regularly checked. Wifey says melonoma is one of the only skin cancers that hereditary. Best of luck and PLEASE keep us informed.

OMG. how is melanoma look different from aging spot?

Holy crap! (neurotically checks feet) Thanks for the heads up Blast. Wishing you fast and full recovery for your removal.

A BIG THANKS for the information Blast (says the now barefoot man at his computer). I have now just discovered 2 marks on my left foot that meet 2 of the points you listed. I have a doctors appointment soon for my lingering concussion symptoms and I will have him check my foot "marks" then.

I spent a lot of time outdoors and my kids tease me about the permanant brown line across my forehead where my hat ends.

Hope all is well with you Blast and terrific that you caught this at such an early stage. What made you check out your feet in the first place?

Thanks again, MIKE

A speedy recovery to you Blast. And thanks for the warning.

Good luck on getting it removed and the removal being the end of the story.