I was diagnosed 3 years ago, had a couple of operations which all went well and have had regualr skin checks ever since. I've had a few suspect moles removed one of which was early stage melanoma.
The thing I've always been curious about but never quite got around to asking; it seems melanoma can occur anywhere not just skin that exposed to the sun, my nurse checks the soles of my feet, between my toes etc etc, all very thorough, very proffesional.. but I get to keep my underpants on, do you not get melanoma on your naughty bits ? I can understand the desire not embarrass patients but a little embarrassment seems a small price to pay.
Hi sailaway
The quick answer is, yes you can. Like you though I'm never checked in that area. A couple of people have posted about having been diagnosed with melanoma on their vulva.
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