Cancer Where You Never Thought to Look

Do you know where to check for breast cancer, but do you know where to check skin cancer? The skin on our body is the body's largest organ, but it can be easy to overlook some of the spots. For example, when your doctor take a look at your feet is the last time you? For this problem, when you look at the bottom of your foot is the last time you?

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3.5 million cases are diagnosed annually in the United States. The sun's harmful rays of the foot can also work with the virus often causes skin cancer, but skin cancer.

Take a few minutes to check your skin, take a look at your feet. Do not forget to look at the bottom and between the toes. If you notice anything unusual, see your doctor appointment.

Skin cancer is painless, but often have a history of recurrent cracking, itching, bleeding or ulcers, "Stone, podiatrists and New York State Podiatric Medical Association President Dr. Gary warning." These cancers often go undiagnosed until another problem presents itself near the affected site. "Podiatrists are trained to identify the foot of the skin condition.

As with all types of cancer, early detection and treatment may lead to a more positive outcome.

Warning signs of skin cancer

Feet, basal cell carcinoma can occur such as skin cancer or benign tumors adjacent to ulcers. Foot skin cancer can usually looks like plantar warts, fungal infections, eczema or other skin conditions.

An appointment to see your doctor if you notice:

• Non-healing sores
• Bumpy cracks and bleeding
• Inflamed bumps
• Rolled edges or scaly areas nodules
• Callous-like lesions
• Continuing itching