It's your doctor's job to diagnose skin cancer, but you will know better than anyone else if something on your skin is Sore, Changing, Abnormal, or New.
Here is a simple guide to help you recognise the early signs of skin cancer.
Scaly, itchy, bleeding. tender, and doesn't heal within 6 weeks.
Changing in size, shape, colour or texture.
Looks different, feels different, or stands out when compared to your other spots and moles.
Has appeared on your skin recently. Any new moles or spots should be checked, especially if you are over 40.
The more of the above features a spot or mole has, the more concerning it may be. Get it checked by Somerton Park Skin Cancer Clinic.
The skin cancer prediction tool below has been adapted from the Scan Your Skin Org cancer prediction tool which is available on their web site.
Score: 9 + Risk: High
What you should do…
Score: 4 to 8 Risk: Medium
What you should do…
Score: 0 to 3 Risk: Low
What you should do…
Remember – Low risk doesn’t mean NO risk.
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