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Moles appearing on the body are mostly normal, but moles with abnormal features can warn of a potential cancer risk. Recognizing the change of moles is a way to timely detect and treat cancer effectively.
1. The reason moles warn of cancer
In fact, a mole is a form of pigmented lesions on the skin, appearing at birth or can also form in the process of growing up. Moles often appear in locations that are often exposed to the sun as well as the outside weather environment. In essence, moles are considered a benign disease, but they are also at risk of becoming malignant cancer cells for many different reasons.
Cancer experts say that moles have the ability to warn of common cancers. In particular, melanoma - one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer, usually starts from a benign mole, freckle or an abnormally pigmented patch, also known as a birthmark.
Other medical conditions with moles that signal cancer include:
Skin cancer Prostate cancer Breast cancer Lung cancer Colon cancer
Nốt ruồi có mặt bất ngờ kèm theo phát triển quá nhanh có thể là dấu hiệu cảnh báo ung thư
Trắc nghiệm: Bạn biết gì về các yếu tố nguy cơ, chẩn đoán và điều trị ung thư tuyến tụy?
Ung thư tuyến tụy phổ biến thứ 10 trong những bệnh ung thư mới và là nguyên nhân thứ 4 gây tử vong do ung thư ở nam, nữ. Bài trắc nghiệm này sẽ kiểm tra kiến thức của bạn về các yếu tố nguy cơ, chẩn đoán và cách điều trị ung thư tuyến tụy.
Bài viết tham khảo nguồn: medicalnewstoday 2019
2. Recognize moles that signal cancer
2.1. Moles with different colors Normal moles will be black or red, also known as lipstick moles, depending on the skin pigmentation of each person, the color of the mole is dark or light. If you use the naked eye to observe, you can see that the mole has only one color, quite even and clear. Therefore, if the mole is gray or blue, dark and uneven, it may be a sign of cancer. More specifically, if the mole is white, it is likely that their owner is suffering from skin cancer or liver disease.
2.2. Abnormal mole size Most moles with small size are very benign and do not cause harm to humans. In contrast, a large nodule is a warning sign of serious health problems.
Most moles on the human body are very small in size, must be observed closely to be visible. Therefore, when the appearance of moles with a size larger than 5mm is considered abnormal, you should go for a health check as soon as possible.
Cancer warning moles tend to grow very quickly because of uncontrolled production of melanin. At the same time, the density of similar moles is also denser, sometimes forming a large patch on the skin like eczema.
2.3. Unusual shaped mole An irregular mole will rarely follow the same shape as a benign mole. They can grow anywhere on the body and create irregular shapes. To identify with the naked eye, a simple way is to check the symmetry of these strange moles. Normal moles will be quite round, symmetrical, and the surrounding border shows a very even border. On the other hand, a cancer-signaling mole has no symmetry, a faint outline or even a rounded border around it, which can look like a bruise.
2.4. Mole is swollen and painful
Nếu nốt ruồi sưng tấy hoặc đau thì nên đi thăm khám sớm để bảo vệ sức khỏe
Many people are often confused between lipstick moles, bulging moles with moles that signal cancer. When the body suddenly appears a red mole or any other color black, it is likely an abnormal mole. Therefore, you must regularly observe and check whether new moles appear suspicious signs as listed above. Moreover, if you feel they have signs of swelling and cause pain to the touch, you should be alert, or it is best to let a doctor examine and diagnose.
To detect cancer early, you should go to a specialist clinic when you notice suspicious skin lesions. Even if you have not seen these signs, you should still be screened for cancer to detect health problems at the earliest, and protect yourself against this extremely dangerous disease.
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