Question:
I read the magazine aritcle about the cyclist with skin cancer. I
realized I didn't know what to look for in order to do self exams on a continual basis. I searched the net for images of what forms skin
cancer would take, in order to be able to identify possible problems on my skin, and thus take advantage of early detection. I found no images, but I found a web site for Northern California Kaiser Health.
Being a Kaiser member and norcal resident, I wrote the webmaster and requested some images of what a skin cancer would look like be accessible on that site, but so far no response. Does someone know of a site with pics of examples of skin cancer?
Answer:
Be prepared for a treat, if you find disgustingly gross skin lesions
enjoyable. Dermatologists must really be a sturdy bunch...
The skin cancer that I had was small and white and unobtrusive, not at all interesting...
If you live in an area that has annual health fairs at local hospitals, go -- around here they generally have a dermatologist who will look at whatever you want to show him, as well as a lot of other free/dirt cheap health checkup stuff.
Too bad they only hold them in May around here...
