Skin cancer often first appears as a change in a mole or a patch of skin.
The most serious type of skin cancer is a malignant melanoma but other types, known as non-melanomas, are the most common.
When found early melanomas can be treated quickly and cured.
The main cause of skin cancer is too much sun and sunburn can double the risk.
The most common sites for melanoma are the leg in women, the back in men and the face in older people, but they can grow anywhere.
You may have some moles or dark patches on your skin that are flat or slightly raised. Usually these will remain harmless all your life.
Show your doctor any moles or patches of normal skin that change in size, shape or color over weeks or months.
Other signs that need to be checked out include a new growth or sore that won't heal, a spot, mole or sore that itches or hurts or a mole or growth that bleeds, crusts or scabs.
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