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Skin cancer moles symptoms
Skin cancer

Skin cancer moles symptoms

Telling the difference between a cancerous mole and a harmless one is a tricky task and one you don’t want to mess around with. According to the World HealthOrganization, there are about 132,000 new cases of melanoma worldwide each year, and although melanoma only accounts for approximately 1% of skin cancer cases, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. That’s why it’s important to know the warnings signs of skin cancer moles symptoms before they lead to melanoma or another non-melanoma form of skin cancer.

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Basal cell carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma symptoms

If you have recently been diagnosed with skin cancer, you may have been told that you have basal cell carcinoma but have no idea what that actually means. Knowing the symptoms and signs of basal carcinoma will help you to understand how it occurred and for others, it could lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

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Skin cancer that looks like warts

Skin cancer can take many forms. While most people know to watch out for abnormal-looking moles, other symptoms may go undetected because they look like other common skin blemishes, such as a freckle or warts. Below we highlight the types of skin cancer that can look similar to a wart and some tips for how to tell the difference.

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Skin cancer

How skin cancer affects the body

If you (or a loved one) are dealing with skin cancer, this can have a lot of impact. Not only on your health but also when it comes to understanding the disease and how to cope with it. Today we will take a look at how skin cancer affects the body, so you can understand what is happening when skin cancer occurs in one of the common types.

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Melanoma

Dermatologists definition

Dermatology can be a difficult subject. This medical field applies to all of the known skin issues, and if you are dealing with a certain skin issue you will be taken care of by a dermatologist. But what exactly IS a dermatologist and what does he or she do? Let’s take a look at the dermatologist’s definition.

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Causes Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma

What causes basal cell carcinoma?

Most basal cell carcinomas are a result of long-time, repeated sun-exposure or occasional intense sun-exposure. According to the Brazilian Journal of Dermatology, basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant cancer in humans and its incidence has increased over the last decades. While basal cell carcinoma is very common, it is less deadly than other forms of skin cancer, such as melanoma. But what causes Basal Cell Carcinoma?

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Skin cancer awareness month: E for Evolution

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. During this month a lot of people contribute to the mission of raising awareness of skin cancer risk to as many people as possible. To support this cause, we will publish a series of blog posts dedicated to the most common signs of skin cancer. We focus on the ABCDE-method for detecting early signs, that will help you when performing self-checks and to get you to a doctor in time. Today we look at E, evolution, which can be an important indicator of risk. Let’s dive into it.

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Skin cancer awareness month: D for Diameter

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. During this month a lot of people contribute to the mission of raising awareness of skin cancer risk to as many people as possible. To support this cause, we will publish a series of blog posts dedicated to the most common signs of skin cancer. We focus on the ABCDE-method for detecting early signs, that will help you when performing self-checks and to get you to a doctor in time. Today we look at D, which stands for diameter.

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