More Skin Cancer Awareness Means More Diagnoses

The trend for the immediate future is for the number of diagnosed skin cancers to increase as public awareness increases. Hopefully, despite the increased numbers, we will be catching the cancers at much earlier stages, resulting in fewer deaths and complications. A skin cancer found early can be easily treated, whereas long standing cancers can grow deep and affect nerves or spread to other parts of the body. So, remember to check your skin regularly and bring any concerning lesion on your skin to the attention of your dermatologist.