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Q: skin cancer a scar on my face that keeps getting bigger. its more like a hole. what kind of cancer c

there is a 6 month waiting list to get to see the doctor. my mum has gotton 5 spots taking off her in the last year

 

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10/16/08 12:17am

You must petition your insurance that with her past history and with the current progression of this lesion she needs to be seen as soon as possible.  I'm not sure where you live - I'll assume this is socialized medicine but you do have the right to be a strong advocate for your mom.

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