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Can nodular melanoma be caught early? it is seems it is often caught later because of how it grows. but can it be caught early like other melanomas?
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Usually: Melanomas and other skin cancers can usually be found with a good clinical skin exam by an expert. Signs of skin cancer include the ABC's, is it assymetrical? Is there a border? Has it changed color recently?
Answered 7/7/2016
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IT'S UP TO YOU: Any lesion can be caught early if you, the patient, has an awareness of an abnormal lesion and bring it to your doctor's attention.
Answered 7/8/2016
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