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How can you tell if you have skin cancer?
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Biopsy: The only way to tell if you have a skin cancer is by a biopsy. If you have a new or changing lesion that concerns you, seek the advice of a physician who can decide if a biopsy is needed.
Answered 5/12/2015
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Skin cancer: The only way to know is to have a dermatologist evaluate any suspicious lesion. A skin biopsy will confirm whether it is cancerous or not.
Answered 12/9/2013
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