Detecting cancer early can be truly lifesaving, because it means getting the treatment you need faster.
For example, many people are not aware of what skin cancer can look like, and the warning signs to watch out for.
There are different forms of skin cancer and they are generally divided into non-melanomas and melanomas.
The most common sign of skin cancer is the appearance of a new mole or a change in existing moles.
Most experts recommend using the simple ABCDE rule to look for symptoms of melanoma, which can appear anywhere on the body.
The rule is based on observing the appearance of pigmentation on the skin. In the case of cancer, the pigmentation is divided into two asymmetric and irregular parts.
Melanomas often have serrated edges, are a mixture of two or more colours, and are often more than 6 mm in diameter.
The first sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is usually a discolored lump or spot on the skin that develops slowly over months or sometimes years.
Another form of non-melanoma skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which is found primarily on the face, neck, bald scalp, arms, backs of hands and legs.
A previous study found that people with generalized itching were more likely to develop cancer (including skin) than those who did not.
Skin cancer can be successfully treated when detected early, through surgery to remove it from the affected area.
The surgery that is performed is usually minor and is performed under local anaesthesia.
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