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A 25-year-old male asked:
how come skin cancer doesn't spread as easily to other organs as compared to other cancers?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Doe answered
Interventional Radiology 20 years experience
It can: It depends on the type. Melanoma spreads to many other sites, and can do so very quickly. Basal cell and others tend to spread slowly. Regardless, cancer of any type, should be monitored closely, and treated promptly.
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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Depth of invasion: Unlike other skin cancers such as basal cell or squamous cell, a melanoma can spread to many organ quite easily
it has something to do with how easy the cancer cells go to lymphatic organs ( lymph gland) or blood vessels to spread and how fast the cancer grows. The depth of penetration/invasion of the cancer is very important for the skin cancer to spread.
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Dr. Travis Kidner answered
Surgical Oncology 17 years experience
It can: Melanoma can travel to any organ in the body.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What are the signs of skin cancer?|
4 doctor answers • 21 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mike Bowman answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 19 years experience
New, enlarging bumps: Melanoma is the most dangerous skin cancer. We talk about the abcd's. A-asymmetry, b-irregular borders, c-changes in color, d-diameter over 6mm. If you lesion has any of those findings, get it checked out. There are other skin cancers types as well. If you any concern, go see your local doctor for evaluation.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How do I know if I might have skin cancer?|
5 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Margaret Mann answered
Dermatology 19 years experience
See a dermatologist: The best way to diagnose a skin cancer is to see your dermatologist. He or she will examine the spot and determine if a skin biopsy is necessary. Often times, a dermatologist can tell by looking at a spot if it is cancer or not. If you have a spot that bleeds, doesn't heal, or grows rapidly, it may be signs of skin cancer. Fortunately, most are easily treatable in the office.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Apart from suncreams and shade. Any alternative creams, herbs etc that have benefits regarding skin cancer?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Norman Levine answered
Dermatology 51 years experience
Skin cancer: There are no effective creams, herbs, etc that reliably prevent sun damage. Sunscreens work very well and should be used when you are outdoors.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Is there a type of skin cancer that can be fatal in 6 months of so?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Malignant melanoma: A malignant melanoma may kill with six months of diagnosis.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How does skin cancer start out looking like, when it is young and small?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Antonio Cruz answered
Dermatology 15 years experience
Skin Cancer subtypes: Skin cancer falls into two categories - melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Depending on the type - some just appear to grow and change and not look like nay other skin lesion that you have on your body. Sometimes they also bleed. Your best bet is to be evaluated by a dermatologist if you are concerned about the possibility of having a skin cancer. http://www.mohspros.com/library/3909/skinc.
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