Skin Cancer Screening

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and widely occurs now a days. It is disease which malignant cells form in the tissues of the skin.Thankfully, it is also one of the most treatable because as we all know that skin is one of the largest and important body's organ.The three most common types of skin cancer are: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Malignant Melanoma. Early detection and intervention is crucial to prevent the cancer from spreading, so it’s important to know what to look for and to seek professional help to protect yourself if you suspect a problem area. Below mention are some common signs and symptoms which help you to easily detect skin cancer.

Skin Cancer Risks, Signs & Symptoms

Following are the risk factors for the development of skin cancer:

• Multiple or atypical moles
• Severe sunburns as a child
• Family history
• Unprotected and or excessive UV exposure
• Fair complexion

The skin cancer signs and symptoms to look for include:

• Any changes on the skin, especially the size, shape or color of a mole
• Scaliness, oozing, bleeding or a change in the appearance of a bump or nodule
• Darkly pigmented growths
• The spread of pigmentation beyond its border
• A change in sensation, itchiness, tenderness or pain on the skin

We can help determine your risk for skin cancer, as well as evaluate the condition of your skin and try to resolve that issue. Schedule a skin cancer screening today by calling Medicine Tree at 403.995.8810.