She s since had two other precancerous moles removed. Now I know to check every piece of my body. Moles don t just grow on your back and your arms. They re everywhere. However, moles themselves aren t necessarily a problem.
Many moles can remain benign for a person s entire life.
Skin cells that do become cancerous can occur in many layers of the skin, most frequently in basal cells and squamous cells. Those cancers are less likely to spread than melanoma, which starts with mutations of melanocytes, the cells that give skin its color. However, it can be difficult, even for a trained physician, to tell by eye what type of cancer may be occurring. An investigative biopsy sometimes is necessary. To help reduce future problems, Campbell and her daughter use lots of sun protection when they head outdoors.