Skin cancer symptoms

Once a skin biopsy confirms skin cancer, your doctor will recommend a treatment based on the stage of the cancer.

To improve your outlook, it’s important that you complete your treatment and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

Your doctor may want to see you every few months to make sure the cancer hasn’t returned.

Also schedule annual skin exams with a dermatologist. Get into the habit of checking your own skin for abnormal growths, too.

This includes your back, scalp, soles of feet, and ears.

Skin cancer pictures early stages

You can also ask your doctor about local support groups for those with skin cancer, or .

Depending on the type, skin cancer can grow rapidly and become life-threatening if not treated early.

Talk to your doctor if you have any new growths on your skin or notice changes to an existing mole, bump, or birthmark.

Skin cancer has a high cure rate, but only if caught early.