A lot of people as is skin cancer common?. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with more cases of it diagnosed than from breast, lung, prostate, and colon, combined. It is commonly subcategorized into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, with most of the latter consisting of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
The vast majority of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and have a good prognosis. Patients can play an important role in catching skin cancer early through regular self-examinations; this is important because the earlier it is caught, the easier the skin cancer treatment options. Here are 10 symptoms of skin cancer to look out for.Ā The list of symptoms are well organized, you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
7Bleeding
As skin cancer grows, it can damage the skin and the blood vessels that it contains, leading to bleeding. Bleeding will generally be seen in association with one or more of the other signs of skin cancer, such as an ulcer or changing mole.
If you have a mole that begins to bleed for no reason, or an ulcer of the skin that is bleeding, this is concerning for skin cancer. Also keep in mind that sometimes the bleeding occurs underneath the skin surface, resulting in bruising rather than frank blood. Bleeding may also be a sign of high blood pressure. Here areĀ symptoms of high blood pressureĀ you should never ignore.