Skin Cancer Moles
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Skin cancer moles are in many cases the first sign of skin cancer and this is why health professionals always advise people to examine their bodies on a monthly basis, paying particular attention to any moles.
Likewise, you should also examine any other unusual bumps or lumps, and even birthmarks. Apart from self examination, you should also make a point of having a doctor examine you at least once each year.
Of course, most people have several moles, freckles, and birthmarks, and this in itself can make it extremely difficult to spot any changes in them.
However, you need to bear in mind that early detection is your best line of defense as far as skin cancer is concerned, and for this reason it's imperative that you make every effort to notice any unusual moles, in that they could prove to be skin cancer moles.
Many people are nowadays making a note in a diary regarding the moles they have on their bodies so that it's easier to notice if any of them are increasing in size or undergoing any other changes.
One of the fortunate things about skin cancer is that all forms are visible with the naked eye, and this includes the most severe type which is of course malignant melanoma.
Melanoma is also notoriously difficult to treat once it has begun spreading, hence the reason why it's so crucial to be on the lookout for it.
Even though thousands of people die every year from melanoma, the disease can in fact be treated successfully providing it's caught in time.
Remember, any moles which increase in size, or change shape or color could possibly be skin cancer moles. This is particularly true if you have a mole which has grown to the size of about 6mm.
The same applies to moles which become multi-colored, and of course, you should immediately begin seeking advice from a doctor.
Sadly enough, many people tend to avoid going to see a doctor when they first notice a change in the appearance of a mole; simply because they feel that the change is not that significant.
However, considering just how deadly melanoma can be, it's always better to be safe rather than sorry. A quick visit to your local GP could very well end up saving your life, in that your doctor will immediately advise you to see a dermatologist if he feels it's necessary.
Also, you should never hesitate to ask questions regarding skin cancer moles and the various treatment options.
Generally speaking, if the doctors suspect the presence of any form of skin cancer they will want to remove the mole or moles in question so that they can be sent away for analysis.
In the event that they test positive, surgery will more often than not be used to remove any cancerous area, and while this procedure will more than likely leave you with a scar, the scar will hardly be visible after a short while.
Of course, if the cancer has had sufficient time to begin spreading to the surrounding area it may be necessary to undergo further surgery, and depending on the circumstances, patients may also be given radiation treatment or chemotherapy.
The best cure for skin cancer is prevention, and of course you can help to prevent it simply by taking care whenever you go out in the sun.
Always make sure that you either cover yourself adequately, or you use a suitable organic sunscreen capable of filtering out the harmful UV rays of the sun.
Lastly but not least, skin cancer moles are not something which should be taken lightly, and for this reason, always make a point of examining your body on a regular basis.
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