Know The Signs for Early Detection of Skin Cancer

Being diagnosed with skin cancer is debilitating and scary as it is. Then you are faced with decisions such as finding qualified experts that can give you the best treatment for your skin cancer. As it may be challenging to differentiate one form of skin cancer from another. Health care professionals who are experienced and qualified to recognize the signs and symptoms of skin cancer can play a crucial role in the early diagnosis of skin cancer. At Premier Oncology, our team of dedicated Oncologists has decades of experience in treating skin cancer patients. We are equipped with updated cancer diagnostics and advanced treatment plans that give patients the best results possible.

The fact that skin cancers develop where they can be seen, gives them a high advantage of being detected in the early stage. Intervention at the earliest stage can avoid cosmetic damage and impairment in functionality.

Skin Cancer Symptoms

The most common symptom of skin cancer is changes that happen in your skin. this could be in the form of new growth or changes in an already existing growth or mole. Any abnormal skin growth that does not go away could be an early sign of skin cancer. At times they may appear as nodules, rash, or even an irregular patch on the surface of the skin. these spots could also ooze or bleed very easily. The shape and size of the mass may change as cancer grows deeper into the layers of the skin. Biopsy and imaging tests are the two most common methods used to diagnose skin cancers.

There are three main types of skin cancer:

• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma

Basal cell carcinoma symptoms:

This type of skin cancer develops in the basal cells. These are the cells that are at the bottom of the epidermis which is the outer layer of skin. Basal cell carcinoma can appear as a sore that does not heal for a week or ten days, pink growth that has an elevated border and indented center, red patch that may itch, crust, or bleed easily.

Squamous cell carcinoma:

This kind of cancer is mostly found in body parts that are exposed to the sun. They can also occur on the inside of the mouth and genitals. Squamous cell carcinoma appears in different forms such as scaly red or flesh-toned patches that bleed. Open sores that crust bleed and don’t heal. Wart-like growths that crust and bleed. this form of cancer can cause tenderness and intense itching.

Melanoma:

This kind of cancer can develop anywhere in the body including the eye. The “ABCDE” method helps to determine if a freckle or mole may be melanoma.

A: Asymmetrical

Cancerous moles tend to be asymmetrical, meaning one-half of the cancerous mole looks different from the other.

B: Border

Raised or notched borders could be a sign of cancer.

C: Change in Color

Any variation in color may be an indication of cancer. Colors such as tan, black, red, white, blue, or brown should not be ignored.

D: Diameter

Any mole or freckle that is larger than 6millimeters in diameter can be a sign of cancer.

E: evolving

Any changes in color or size of existing moles or new moles and freckles.

Exposure to harsh pollutants, sun exposure, age, and a weakened immune system are some of the risk factors for developing skin cancer.

We make sure that we are a part of your journey in the battle with cancer from the most common to the rarest form of cancer. Premier Oncology ensures high–quality treatment and care.