Skin Cancer test

[Celsius]

Where in Bangkok should I do this and how much I should be expected to pay. I have a few concerning moles that appears to have grown overnight.

[Sheryl]

The only place in Bangkok I can recommend for this is the government Derm Institute near Victory Monument.  https://www.iod.go.th/en/

 

Cost of consultation will  be modest. If biopsy is done (and you should insist on it; do not rely on the experience of the dermatologist looking at your moles as experience with skin cancer is very, very limited in Thailand. ) then that adds to the cost but probably still just a few thousand baht per mole.

 

Alternatively if you can get to Pattaya then this doctor specializes in skin cancer

https://bangkokpattayahospital.com/doctor/anna-jaruwarn-m-d/

Cost will be more, though. Probably about 15k per mole give or take

 

If the cosmetic result is a concern (note that wide incision may be necessary) then you might need a plastic surgeon to remove and that would up the costs

 

Whenever you go, be insistent re biopsy even if the doctor dismisses them are simple moles. And do not delay; in the case of a mole the issue is potential melanoma which is a much greater danger than other types of skin cancer.

 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

i have hundreds of moles, what makes you think it may be cancerous? i had a new one pop up and was a little itchy so got it removed

[Sheryl]

38 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i have hundreds of moles, what makes you think it may be cancerous? i had a new one pop up and was a little itchy so got it removed

 

He states  in the OP that the moles have rapidly increased in size.

 

This is a potentially dangerous sign. Normal moles grow slowly.

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

 

He states  in the OP that the moles have rapidly increased in size.

 

This is a potentially dangerous sign. Normal moles grow slowly.

he says "appears to have grown overnight" doesn't specify if existing or new

[Celsius]

To be honest, I don't know how long the moles have been there as they are on my back.

 

2 on my back and appear to be flaky. Feel different than other moles.  No itching or pain.