I am desperate for advice - I live in a 'constant sunshine' climate and am very scared that I may have something cancerous - I've had the problem for about 2 years but it never seems to be a serious enough to take to a specialist, although I worry about the possiblities. Unfortunately I do not speak the local language and would really appreciate somebody with honest and very geniune advice from their  knowledge or experience.
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you should go to the docter and see whats going on with it..  hey you never know maybe you have an illergic reaction to something that you bath in or something you wash your clotes in ... theres no telling but if i was you i would go get that checked out...
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Well, stopping smoking to avoid lung cancer is not a bad idea- but it's not the same thing as a melanoma.  Melanomas are more closely related to exposure to sunlight- specifically sun damage done by tanning, and being out in the sun without a sunscreen on.  It is certainly worth having the mole removed and examined, since changes in a moles appearance are the first clue that something is going on.  That said, skin cancers are usually pretty restricted to the immediate area, and easily removed.  While there are versions of skin cancer that are pretty nasty, they are particularly rare and usually from chemical exposures.  Most skin cancers are slow growing and non-invasive, and don't spread throughout the body as other types do.  The best thing you could do is go see the doctor, and have it removed. Then the worry is off your head, and you can always speak to the doctor about assistance quiting smoking as well.  Tackle one problem at a time, and don't panic in between.  It may just be an ugly mole, and you won't miss it anyway.
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Ya know ,I have the same problem. I've been researching for a cure and alot of people have had good reports about extra virgin coconut oil, also suppose to cure skin cancer. don't know yet. going to get some and try it myself. Good luck to both of us!
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Well, to start out, nobody can ever assure you that you are in the clear. Not even a doctor can assure you that. I'm not an oncologist, but my dad has been fighting a rare form of reoccurent melanoma for over a decade. He's had lots of "spots" removed, and they have had to go back in because they didn't go deep enough to get all of it. If my dad's statistics are any indication, they often do get it all the first time. However, you still need to be viligant in watching your skin because it can reoccur.\n\nBest wishes for good health.
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It's scary to think about asking a doctor to look at it but that's what you need to do.  That way you will be able to get past the fear and worry you're experiencing.  I'd talk to my parents first.  Tell them that you are a virgin and in a way that makes this little wart like thing even scarier.  \n\nSomething similar happened to my daughter only it's was a knot or lump she had on the back of her leg about the size of a dime.  She was so frightened that she didn't tell me about it for over a year.  Instead she worried and worried that it might be cancer until it became almost an obsession.  Finally she told me, I took her to the doctor and it look him about 15 seconds to relieve her fears.  It was nothing just some harmless thickened tissue.\n\nYou'll feel so much better.\n\nTake care,\nAmy
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this lady is not looking to know what the virus is\nyou people that go on a website and paste shit are stupid.\nnow anyway i have had my hpv for about 5 yrs now. and my warts were small also and i went threw the acid treatments i know what u are feeling and believe me i am so thankful they are all gone. i quit smoking also but i started back up again and they still went away. they said there is a vacine not to get it but so far nothing for us people that have it. maybe one day we will get lucky enough i think they are more worried about the aids and cancer though. it does seem a bit more important. the cream is expensive but it is worth it in the long run. u can do ur own treatments at home and alot less painful then that acid. go to the store and get some imune system builders and build ur imune system up thats ur best bet eat a healthy diet exercise. i was shaving the one time and i had one down there and i cut it off with the razor omg did that hurt... to make ur treatments less painful. do not shave down there until the virus is sleeping. and don't wash ur skin down there 4 hrs before u go to the doctor. take some pain medacation about a hour before ur doctors visit. until your body can fight it off to sleep mode then u don't really got much of a choice but to follow them simple steps and get the cream its so much better then having to drive to the doc and not be able to sit on the way home. good luck and keep me posted as to how u are comming along and if what i told u works.....
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Alot depends on your age and life style. Do you smoke ? Where is the cancer ? You may be able to beat it again. It does'nt always kill a person. Your doctor(s) are the only one who can give you advice on this. Many people live a long life.
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You really do need to see a doctor for this, to rule out any serious conditions.  \n\nIt may very well be you are just extra-sensitive to the sun, and to heat.  Some people are, regardless of race.  Also, if you are on any medications, ask your pharmacist if any of them might cause an increased sensitivity to sunlight/heat.\n\nOne reason you need to see a doctor is that a disease called Lupus makes people very sun-sensitive.  There are other symptoms involved as well, and a doctor will be able to tell you if you have it or not.  If you do, it is important to have appropriate ongoing treatment so it doesn't get worse and so that it affects your life as little as possible.  If your doctor determines you do not have lupus, s/he will at the least be able to give suggestions for enduring hot sunny weather more comfortably.
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D,\n\n(what cancer ??)\n\nhang in there;  if one thing doesn't work go for anouther.\n\nREAD READ READ - everyting about your cancer - including the medical journals.  Doc have to rememeber "everything" about a "LOT" of cancers - you only care and need to study on one type so become the expert on yours.\n\nfind others on line or local with your cancer and the ".org" for your cancer - they will have specific information for your cancer and some ideas on how to treat\n\nget someone to help;  it is hard to do all on your own - get help,  you can't do it alone and should not do it alone\n\nsome durgs take longer too - so don't loose hope;  your mind is a potenet medicine also \n\nFIGHT FIGHT FIGHT\n\nGood luck,\n\nJewells\n27 months and still here
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Ive had that happen before.  Aloes is good- but ALWAYS make sure you shower right after tanning- b/c that rehydrates your skin and put lotion on right after the shower.  You can tan- but cover those bad boys up.  Especially because you dont want skin cancer.  the boobs are very sensitive to things like that- so be careful. either put a towel over them or hold them or wear your bra or bathing suit top.
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I have a lump too, in my left breast, about the size of a chickpea. Given your age, it is unlikely that it is cancer, but not impossible. Mine turned out to be a fibroadenoma - a harmless, benign lump. Hopefully that is what you have, too, and not cancer. Get checked out at the doc as soon as you can - believe me, the peace of mind will be worth the money even if you have to pay for it. (Luckily for me i lived in Massachusetts at the time and found something called the Women's Health Network that took pity on me and paid my bill)
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Hi there. I had testicular cancer when I was a similiar age to your husband. ( I am now forty). from what you said about it shrinking, then the new problems, it sounds totally unlike cancer. ( from everything i experienced and read)tumours tend to be hard and wouldnt shrink with anti cyst treatment, nor do they grow quite as spectacularly in the time what you described. If its one of the other two, and you obviously live in an area of the world developed enough to have internet access,(and modern medicine) he will be fine. I can fully empathise that any problem in that area freaks men out and those close to us.Trust your doctors, never be afraid of checking stuff out or getting additional opinions, and if its ok with you, I will pray for you both. Best wishes. simon.
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there is. keep yourself healthy. try not to put stress on those things so much. if it is your time to leave this world, there's nothing we could do. make the most out of everything. try not to get too close to carcinogens, increase immunity by taking in vitamin C daily, eat veggies, fruits, not so much on the carbs and fats. exercise 3-4 times weekly. stick to anti-oxidants.=) if ever you are anemic, take in iron supplements or unless directed by your doctor. as much as possible, consult your doctor to check if you have any symptoms/signs of heart diseases or cancer. early detection will provide early cure. =)
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First of all, as a cancer survivor myself, I want to offer you a warm hug and my best wishes.  I know making treatment decisions is not easy at all, and the worst thing is having people who don't know your situation tell you what to do.  Plus different cancers have different prognosises and treatments, so what worked for one may not work for another.\n\nStill, the fact that you said you are opting for NO treatment concerns me, especially because you said you have an early stage.  I do believe that the choice of treatment is up to you, but at least try something.  Even if it is an all natural treatment with no side effects you will at least be doing something to make yourself less tired and live a fuller life!  There are all kinds of natural remedies (herbs, change in diet) research them!  Even if they don't cure you, they could at least give you more energy.\n\nPersonally, when I was diagnosed with cancer at 23, I chose conventional treatment (chemo plus radiation).  That was my choice and I am not pushing it on you, but I will say I am glad I went through it.  I am now 24 and in remission.  Have you researched treatments to see how "bad" they really are?  There are so many horror stories, but treatment may not be near as bad as you think it is.  Some cancers, like mine, have really high cure rates and early stages usually require less treatments.  Please thoughtfully consider all options with your mother.  Like I said, this is a personal decision for you and your mom.  Still, be prepared that your symptoms are going to get worse without any treatment at all.
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Believe it or not, the safest way to go at the moment is surgury. If you just leave them, they could become malignant, where as, if you have surgury, the risk is far less. The same thing happened to my mother, and she had surgury and turned out fine. There was a history of breast cancer in her family, as both her mother and grandmother had it. I assure you, surgery is the best way to go. (My mother is looking over my shoulder, and she agrees. Actually, you're about her age, too.)
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I know how you feel. My father has had over 400 malignant growths removed. ( most of these are the result of medication to lower his immune system after a heart transplant). He also hates sunscreen and plays golf all day everyday.. the solution.. A shirt called a mook which protects him from the uv rays and keeps him cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It is expensive but it works great. Also a hat. Good Luck!!!
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it's very common and NOT dangerous......it does make it more difficult to check yourself for potentially dangerous lumps, though....since you already have so many lumps.....and as you obviously know, staying away from caffeine is supposed to help...you can also look up some herbal remedies, I know there are several, but I have never tried any because mine isn't that bad.