Non-melanoma skin cancer
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer
Skin changes that could be skin cancer include:
- A small lump that is smooth, pearly or waxy
- A flat, red spot that is scaly, crusty or bleeding
- A lump that is firm, scaly or has a crusted surface. It may be sore
- Rough, scaly irregular patches
Skin cancers do not all look the same.
If you have any of these signs, get them checked out by your doctor as soon as possible. They will examine you and decide what to do.
Can I be screened for skin cancer?
Testing for skin cancer when you have no symptoms is called screening. At the moment, there is no national skin cancer screening programme in Ireland.
Spotting skin cancer early
Spotting skin cancer early
The best way to spot cancer early is to check your skin for any changes and go to your GP if you find anything unusual.
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