What are the Signs of Skin Cancer?

Looking for information on skin cancer so you can know exactly what to look for? The one good thing about this type of cancer is that it appears on the skin, making it easily viewable when you know what you are looking for. Skin cancer refers to the abnormal growth of skin cells that more often than not develops due to a lot of exposure to the sun.

About skin cancer

Finding out more about skin cancer is a great idea! When you understand the signs of skin cancer, you are more likely to get the treatment you need much sooner. The sooner skin cancers treated the higher your chances of having all of it successfully removed.

There are three major types of skin cancer:

1. The first type is basal cell carcinoma, which often appears in sun-exposed areas of the body
2. The second type is squamous cell carcinoma and also often appears on parts of the body that are more often exposed to the sun
3. The third type is melanoma, which can occur anywhere on the body and is potentially deadly

What are the signs of skin cancer?

The following is a list of common signs associated with skin cancer.

Signs associated with basal cell carcinoma

This type of skin cancer often appears as a small white bump on the skin. It may also take the form of a lesion on the skin that never seems to heal. A sore that bleeds, scabs over and returns is also a sign of basal cell carcinoma.

Signs associated with squamous cell carcinoma

This type of skin cancer tends to appear as a firm bump on the skin, which often turns red in color. It can also appear as a skin lesion and tends to be scaly and/or crusty.

Signs associated with melanoma

This type of skin cancer has many different signs.

One sign is a large dark color spot that contains speckled dots a little darker in color. Another is a small skin lesion that has irregular borders, with parts of the lesion-containing certain colors, like red, pink, white and dark blue. Any lesion on the skin that causes an itching or burning sensation is also a sign, as well as dark lesions that appear on the body. The last and most commonly known sign associated with melanoma is a mole the changes in color, size or feel and bleeds.

Regular body checks

Regular body checks can help keep skin cancer at bay. The sooner skin cancer is found the sooner it can be treated. Making an appointment with a medical professional is a good idea as they can look for any signs of skin cancer on your body.

You can also ask your partner to check your skin for signs, making sure to check them, as well. Understand that not all changes to your skin will be skin cancer and if it is, there are treatments available to you.

Request an appointment here: https://lindenbergcancer.com or call Lindenberg Cancer & Hematology Center at (856) 475-0876 for an appointment in our Marlton office.

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