Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the U.S. When found early, most skin cancer can be treated with success.
Signs
Contact your doctor if you notice any of these following signs:
Basal cell & squamous cell cancers seldom spread to other parts of the body. Here’s what to look for:
Small, smooth, shiny, pale or waxy lump
Firm red lump
Lump that bleeds or develops a crust
A flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaly and may become itchy or tender
Melanoma can spread to other parts of the body and be fatal if not treated early. Look for any of these signs in an existing mole:
Asymmetry – The shape of one half does not match the other.
Border – The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.
Color – The color is uneven. Shades of black, brown, or tan and areas of gray, red, or blue may be seen.
Diameter – The size changes and is often bigger than a pencil eraser.
Evolving lesion – Surface bleeding or a change in the size, shape, shades of color or symptoms occurs.