There are several types of skin cancer and while some are more serious than others, they can all be detected by a screening exam.
For any questions:
Skin cancer screening, which is conducted by a doctor, consists of a visual examination of your skin. You can also carry out this exam yourself; once a month is the timeframe usually recommended.
To learn how to perform a self-examination of your skin, go to the Website of the Save Your Skin Foundation or check out the tool developed by the Canadian Dermatology Association (in French only).
There are three major types of skin cancer. They are:
The key to treating all of these cancers is early detection.
Screening for skin cancer is particularly important (recommended) for individuals from the following groups:
If you display symptoms or have risk factors associated with skin cancer, speak with a healthcare professional.
It is recommended to limit one’s exposure to the sun and to adhere to the standard precautions for protecting one’s skin. For tips on how to prevent skin cancer, read our Website section on Prevention – Protect your skin from the sun.
For more information, call the Info-cancer Hotline at 1-800-363-0063.
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