Skin Cancer Questions

Hello, Majority of moles do not convert to melanoma. The indicators of a mole changing to melanoma is assymetrical pigmentation, Borders are irregular, Ulceration multiple other swelling etc. Pain is usually not a feature of melanoma. Consult a dermatologist.

Sorry for your mother. According to the report it is cancer. Biopsy never tells us staging. Staging means wheather the cancer is limited in that organ or spread to other parts of the body. For that specific tests are done i.e pet-ct scan. So only with biopsy difficult to say about staging.

An unusual skin growth or sore that doesn't go away may be the first indication of a non-melanoma skin cancer. Skin cancer may initially appear as a nodule, rash or irregular patch on the surface of the skin. These spots may be raised and may ooze or bleed easily. As the cancer grows, the size or shape of the visible skin mass may change and the cancer may grow into deeper layers of the skin. It may be difficult to differentiate one form of skin cancer from another, so consult a dermatologist if...more

Most common types
Basal cell cancer
This cancer typically appears as a white, waxy lump or a brown, scaly patch on sun-exposed areas, such as the face and neck.
Melanoma
Symptoms might include a new, unusual growth or a change in an existing mole. Melanomas can occur anywhere on the body.
Squamous cell skin carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma can appear as a lump, ulcer or scaly patch on the skin.

Tanning occurs after exposure to bright sunlight especially in the after noon. It does not cause skin cancer

Only an complete examination by a surgeon can help understand your problem, so please meet a surgeon and get examined.

Though pt1, n0 is stage one cancer which after your surgery is now completely removed. As far as post operative radiation is concerned, it is given to reduce the chances of recurrence. However according to the present knowledge we have there is no advantage of radiation in stage 1 cancer. Having said that, there is a risk factor called lymph vascular invasion which is present in your case and sometimes in some cases, there is also something called perineural invasion present. Moreover in head ne...more

Skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure, chemical injuries,post burn or marjolin ulcer etc.
Avoid excessive sun exposure and use adequate sunscreen for ultraviolet protection, avoid chemicals directly on skin and use minimum cosmetic products and be aware of their components, treat any kind of infection promptly, regular self examination for any kind of growth, nonhealing ulcer, nodes etc.

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin are more common in our country rather than melanoma due to natural protection of our skin by melanin pigment. Warning signs are non healing ulcer or progressive increase in already existing mole. Treatment is most commonly surgery, otherwise if inoperable then radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
No skin cancers are not so common as compared to head and neck cancer,
You can apply adequate sunscreen before you are exposed to sun. Use umbrellas

You may take Sulf. 30 once daily for three days empty stomach three drops in water. After that call back.