Can a regular mole turn cancerous?

Question

do most people survive from skin cancer? how can i tell if its melanoma ? does it hurt to get it removed?

Answer 1

If you or a close relative have moles, you should examine your body once a month. Most moles are benign (non-cancerous). The only moles that are of medical concern are those that look different than other existing moles or those that first appear after age 20.

If you notice changes in a mole's color or appearance, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have moles checked if they bleed, ooze, itch, appear scaly, or become tender or painful.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...

Answer 2

yes, a regular mole can turn cancerous. most people do survive skin cancer, if caught early. you can't tell its melanoma until you get it checked out by a dermatologist. but there are certain signs, such as irregularities in color or size that indicate to you that something's up. it doesn't hurt to get it removed because they use anesthetic.