Changes in moles? Could it be melanoma?

I've had a couple moles on my body that with time have grown a bit and are now turning a blackish color. I've made an appt with my doctor but can't get in until October. Does this mean that I definately have cancer? I'm so scared that I'm almost afraid to go, but I know that I have to. What exactly do they do to remove the moles? What are the procedures? Any one with information would be helpful!

I strongly recommend keeping them out of the sun and going to see your doctor as soon as possible. Undefined borders and black colour isn't a good sign, but it could be other things. I would push for a faster appointment and explain to them your concern. It would also be a good idea to take photos of them now and periodically until you go for your appointment that way there is a record of any changes. Good luck! :)

WHat you have is not necessarily cancer, though it is possible. See if you can get your appointment bumped up a bit by explaining how severe you think they are, especially with color and size changes. I had a mole removed a few years ago. They novocaine the mole, ehich feels like a beesting. Then, they cut it out and send it to a lab to make sure that it is non-cancerous. After cutting it out, they will either throw one stitch in there, use a super glue like substance, or just band-aid it depending on the depth of the mole's root.

Wow..Really October?? You should call another doctor dermatologist and have him see you sooner. It could be nothing but to ease your mind get in to the Dr. ASAP!

They may not even be moles but seborrheic keratoses that turn black in the middle. I would guess your doctor will numb the area with lidocaine and excise the lesions for a pathologist to give him a diagnosis. I would worry more if it was only one. The odds are in your favor of you not having melanoma.