Possible skin cancer?

my boyfriend has always had a small mole on his right cheek. and recently it has developed a red bump. the bump looks care about it has developed right under the mole itself. he’s seeing a dermatologist tomorrow but i am just wondering what advice and ideas yahoo! answers has for me. thank you for any input!

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I think the only good answer/idea anyone here could possibly have is that he’s doing what needs to be done. A dermatologist needs to get close up and personal for a diagnosis. Whatever it is, it isn't normal and will probably be removed. It will then be tested for malignancy and if positive then other treatments will follow. But, and it's a big but - nobody get too excited or worried until the doc has a chance to look. Could be just an irritated mole, one that needs checking out. Let's hope for good news, not bad! Good luck to the both of you.

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Well, The increase in the number of moles is a risk factor for malignant melanoma, a skin cancer the most dangerous, the researchers stress.

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http://cancer.about.com/od/skincancermel…
Possibly, but if that's the only symptom, it might not be. If you see more symptoms that match those on the site, then seeing a physician really is a good idea. Hope this helps.