Non-melanoma skin cancer
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer
Skin cancers do not all look the same. Spots and sores are common. But if you have a skin change that is new, unusual for you or won't go away, get it checked by your GP.
Skin changes that could be skin cancer include:
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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 every month for any changes and go to your GP if you find anything unusual.
Learn how to check your skin in our What you should know leaflet below.
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