The earlier a person will notice that something is wrong, the more his chances for a full recovery.
Skin cancer is among the three “leaders” in popularity among all other types of cancer. Most often skin cancer affects people of advanced age, as well as those who like to sunbathe in the dangerous period of time from 11 to 15 hours on the open space under the scorching sun. At risk and those people who have born with light skin tone, but dark-skinned people are almost safe. Many moles on the body can also be a provocateur to the development of cancer, writes the Chronicle.Info with reference to the Correspondent.
All types of cancer striking the internal organs, therefore, visible symptoms of cancer you will not be able to observe, but with skin cancer on the contrary, a tumor almost immediately becomes noticeable. According to statistics of malignant tumors most often appear on the face of the patient, in rare cases, the body and limbs. Therefore, each has a unique ability to detect skin cancer at an early stage, although, it is worth considering the fact that skin cancer do not manifest as tumors instantly, first it has to happen some changes on the skin that can confuse you, and will also appear the first symptoms of developing cancer.
The main symptoms of skin cancer, which should make you immediately consult a doctor:
1. Severe weight loss. If you are dieting and not wearing yourself out in the gym and weight goes, it’s a reason to go to the doctor.
2. Low-grade fever. For some time you feel that body temperature rises slightly, and when you measure — you see no more than 37.5 degrees, then visit the doctor to understand the reason for the resistance to low temperature.
3. The enlarged lymph nodes. If the area of the armpits and in the groin there were some convex seal, it is evidence of lymph node enlargement, and means in the body is inflammation.
4. The feeling of fatigue. You relax, sleep at least 7 hours a night and still feel tired? Then you should go to the doctor and find out the reason for this being.
5. Slow healing of wounds of different nature. Skin cancer and diabetes are similar in this symptom, so do not put off “for tomorrow” trip to the doctor.
6. Visible growths on the skin — a reason to be examined by an oncologist.
7. Nevus acquired fuzzy outlines. Usually moles on the body have a circular shape, with sharp edges, if you notice that she has the parts, or cloves — it’s probably means that you have skin cancer.
