A member asked:

I found what i think is skin cancer on my leg, can i go to the emergency department or i have to find someplace else?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Not usually emergenc: Skin cancer is almost never an emergency; in fact it has likely been there growing for at least 6 months. Typically you will have a better experience if you make a routine appointment with a surgeon or a dermatologist to see about arranging a biopsy, which will tell if it is cancer or not.

Answered 7/4/2012

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Primary care: The best place to start is with you primary care physician or dermatologist.

Answered 4/1/2019

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