Your Time Magazine Sunshine Coast - July 2021

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HEALTH

RECOGNISE THE SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER Do you know what to look for when checking for signs of skin cancer? A dark mole or a new freckle – it isn’t always that simple. The ABCDEFGs of skin cancer can be a good way to remember common signs: Asymmetrical: the two halves of the lesion don’t match Border: edges are uneven or blotchy Colour: there are multiple colours Diameter: bigger than 6mm Evolving: changes in shape, colour, or size Funny-looking: looks different to the others Growing: growth over weeks or months. Skin cancer may show one, all, or none of these signs, but the naked eye is not enough to tell if a lesion is cancerous. Some are invisible without the aid of special tools and a skin cancer doctor’s expertise. “It is frightening how many skin cancers we see each week which show no signs and are nearly invisible to the naked eye,” says Dr Alvin Prakash of National Skin Cancer Centres. “That’s why we recommend a head-to-toe skin cancer check annually, as picking up changes early can significantly improve your chances of successful treatment.” Winter is ideal for a check, as signs of skin cancer are often easier for skin

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