What are the first warning signs that you might have skin cancer?

Answer 1

You want to watch for the ABC's of skin cancer:

Develop a regular routine to inspect your body for any skin changes. If any growth, mole, sore or skin discoloration appears suddenly or begins to change, see your dermatologist. Each of the skin cancers can be treated if detected early.

The ABC's of skin cancer include any change or development in a mole or skin growth that should prompt you to see a dermatologist. These may include;

A- Asymmetry- You should notice the general look of your moles or growths, for example, if one half of the mole or growth does not match the other half.

B- Border Irregularity - If the edges of the growth are ragged, notched or blurred.

C- Color - The pigmentation of the growth is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown and black are present. Dashes of red, white and blue add to the mottled appearance.

D- Diameter - If the width is greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser), it could be an indicator of an abnormal skin growth. Generally, any new mole growth should be a concern.

If there is anything that concerns you, it's been to get a professional to look at it. If it is cancer, the sooner you treat it, the better the chance that you get rid of it.

Answer 2

skin cancer is the most easiest to cure all cancer if you catch it early

Moles:
Are often the harbingers of skin cancer. Dangerous signs are new moles; a change in the current moles lumpy texture; pain, itchiness, scabs and bleeding.

Mystery scars:
Some cancers that develop look like scars that are firm to the touch. If you develop a scar who's orgin is a mystery, it may be cancer.

Texture:
Any change in the skin texture or appearance can be a warning sign. Be on the look out for scaly patches; lumps and bumps and discolored skin

Pigment:
Any changes in the pigmentation look for especially for brown spots or red spots are rough and scaly in texture.

Sores:
Any sores or scabs that are non - healing or refocusing can be skin cancer these sores are especially common on the face, ears, lips, nose, and hands.

Answer 3

You might notice an area that looks to be a different color than the rest of your face or may have a different feel to it when you touch your face. If you have a concern or think you might be getting an area that could be skin cancer, you should contact your physician, or you can go to www.cancer.org for more information and signs and symptoms. There are also further resources and research study programs listed there as well. Know your family history.

Answer 4

I assume you mean melanoma? If so, check out http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma.

This is a deadly disease. Also very curable if caught early. Good luck. I found mine early and had outpatient surgery to remove it. That was in the early 1980s and I get checkups annually now.

Answer 5

obvious change in a wart or mole

Answer 6

If you're asking the question, you should have it looked at immediately.

Answer 7

lumps - tiredness