Melanoma signs and symptoms can vary, so if you have any, especially those that last longer than two weeks, it’s important to get screened. Having signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean you have melanoma, but if you are diagnosed with the disease and it is detected early, it is often highly treatable.
One of the most common signs of melanoma is a change in the way a mole or pigmented area looks. The ABCDE rule is a common tool physicians and patients can use to assess physical changes to a mole or lesion’s symmetry, border, color, diameter and evolving appearance. If you notice any change in the appearance of a mole, check with your primary care doctor or dermatologist.
Other melanoma signs and symptoms include:
It’s important to know your skin, and if you notice any unusual changes, talk to your doctor. Our internationally recognized experts recommend performing monthly skin self-checks.
At the Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Clinic at Miami Cancer Institute, our internationally recognized skin cancer specialists work together across many medical disciplines to provide you with the most advanced screenings and comprehensive diagnostics available today – all under one roof and all conveniently located in South Florida.
Our multidisciplinary team’s goal is to diagnose and treat skin cancer lesions and evolving melanomas in the earliest stages when they can be treated (and often cured) in a comfortable, state-of-the-art outpatient setting.
The Skin Cancer Clinic also offers convenient same-day appointments with all members of the multidisciplinary team to design and deliver a personalized, comprehensive care plan for each patient.
When you’re screened for skin cancer at Miami Cancer Institute, our experts use a variety of personalized tests depending on what is right for you. This can include:
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