Why do moles cause cancer?

im with dr j there.. ive had 4 moles taken off thru melanoma and the moles were *where the sun has never been* so that kind of blows the idea that sun has much to do with it. most moles are ok i think its because some moles have deeper *roots* is where the problem lies. but you certainly have to be careful in the sun as they are alot more sensitive xx

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its not the moles that cause cancer. its the sun on them. They are more prone to problems because they are a sensitive part of your skin but you can get skin cancer anywhere on you skin not just moles

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Not all moles do.

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Moles don't cause cancer, but they commonly host it.

Dr. James Jeah MD

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Don't say that, Ive got a pair of moleskin trousers

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moles do not cause cancer but can some can be precancer

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its not the moles themselves that cause cancer, its just that they are sensitive areas and cancer attaches its self to the most vulnerable parts ….

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Moles don't cause cancer. However these areas of increased pigment are more prone to undergo cancerous change than normal skin, this risk increases with exposure to sun.

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moles with sun damage develop cellular changes that become abberant thus potentially cancerous

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OK, I'm a cancer survivor, but not a mole cancer survivor. BUT….everyone beat me to it. Moles do not cause caner. They just are more sensitive and can be a host to the cancer.