SKIN CANCER IS STILL CANCER

A lot of people categorize skin cancer as a less serious disease than many other types of cancer, and it usually is, unless it is a deadly form of melanoma. But that doesn't mean that skin cancer should be taken lightly.

Very often, if you develop one spot of skin cancer, others will follow. Many people find they need constant check-ups to catch these as they grow.

What are the risks of ignoring the questionable patches on skin?
Pre-cancerous spots are easier to treat than cancerous ones. And cancerous spots that are left to grow in place often require surgery that can leave significant scarring, because removal requires deeper cutting.

The trouble with skin cancer is that it can pop up anywhere on the body, even between the toes, and the better the management of skin cancer, especially for someone who has had more than one spot diagnosed, the better the chances of catching it as it develops and halting its progress.

I know many people who have had skin cancer for decades. They get their annual checks and follow the regimens prescribed by their doctors. They pay attention and they make appointments as soon as they discover a suspicious patch of skin or a mole that looks unusual. They have skin biopsies when it's necessary. They don't take skin cancer lightly. It may be one of the most survivable types of cancer, but it's still cancer. It still needs to treated, because left unchecked, the results can be dangerous. Being proactive increases your chances of surviving cancer.