Hello,
I recently noticed a strange spot (on my penis) which appears to me as melanoma.I am really worried about this and hesitate to consult a doctor in person .
I uploaded a photo of this "spot" which can be found here: http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/6199/sdc12144.jpg
Should I worry or not? Do you believe that this spot is potentially dangerous?I would ,really appreciate it if you give me your opinion on this .
Thanking you in advance for answering,
a worried 18 year old
Hi there
I can understand how you would be very worried about this. Here is some information which may help.
The American Cancer Society says that melanomas on the penis are extremely rare: "Less than 2% of penile cancers are melanomas." You can read more about what they say by going to the link provided.
I am not a doctor but I am guessing it is something else. What makes you not want to see a doctor? My strong suggestion is to do just that. You won't know what this is until you are seen.
Please schedule an appointment so that you have peace of mind. Let us know what happens.
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