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“This month, I wanted to spread some awareness and talk about the ABC’s of Melanoma”
DR. LANCE YEOMAN
DR. LANCE YEOMAN
1 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE
WILL GET SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. If caught early, it is the easiest form of cancer to treat. That doesn’t mean should put it off – if you see something that is changing on your skin, you should have it checked immediately.
USE THE ABC’S OF MELANOMA
TO LOOK OUT FOR ANY SIGNS
A
ASSYMETRY
Most moles will have fairly regular circular or oval shapes. If you have a mole that is drastically asymmetrical – meaning that if you drew a line across the middle and one side looked different than the other – you should consider getting it checked.
B
BORDER
Normal moles have clearly defined borders where there is a clear, distinct shape. If you see a mole with a border that is irregular or uneven you should get it checked immediately.
C
COLOR
If you have a mole that is changing colors you should have it checked immediately. Cancerous lesions typically get darker. Any change in color is a definite indicator of danger.
D
DIAMETER
If you have a mole that is larger than a pencil eraser (about ¼ in) you should have it checked.
E
EVOLVING
Your moles should not change or evolve in any way. If you have a mole that starts changing in any way, you should have it checked immediately.
STAY INFORMED WITH DR. YEOMAN
With more than 30 years experience, Dr. Yeoman continues to specialize in identifying and treating skin cancer and skin conditions for people of all ages. He is certified in General Surgery & Dermatology is also certified in SRT (Superficial Radio Therapy) for the treatment of skin cancer.
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