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• Cancerous moles are a common form of skin cancer, with treatment requiring early skin cancer detection
• Checking for early skin cancer warning signs, such as a bleeding or itching mole, can help you determine whether or not the mole is cancerous
• Unfortunately, melanoma skin cancer, the most difficult form of skin cancer to treat, is often the type involved with cancerous moles
• A personal skin cancer screening known as the ABCDEs can be performed to check for possible cancer development with moles

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Skin Cancer Prevention22 Nov 2008

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• Three-fourths of all skin cancer-related deaths are due to melanoma skin cancer and early skin cancer detection is the most effective way at treating the disease
• A routine skin cancer screening or check will help with detection. Look for any skin abnormality such as asymmetry in moles and the appearance of lesions or sores to help you determine if you have any possible skin cancer warning signs
• If one of any of the potential first signs of skin cancer is found, make an appointment with your physician or dermatologist immediately to have it checked

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Skin Cancer Prevention13 Nov 2008

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• Understanding early skin cancer detection methods is the best way to avoid experiencing the more dangerous forms of the disease such as melanoma skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer
• Some skin cancer warning signs include a sudden unusual growth on the skin that may be translucent or pearly, a noticeable change in pigmented areas like moles, and a change in the texture of the skin in a particular area
• The ABCD method is helpful in early skin cancer screening, especially in dealing with the concern for possible cancerous moles. It includes checking for asymmetry, unusual border shape and color

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Skin Cancer Prevention6 Oct 2008

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