Doctor Roshan

A skin cancer diagnosis does not automatically mean the worst.

The reality is:
Many skin cancers are detected early and treated successfully, often with relatively straightforward procedures.

The outcome depends on factors like:
• The type of skin cancer
• How early it’s found
• Whether treatment is delayed

That’s why skin checks matter so much.

The goal isn’t fear.
It’s early detection, simpler treatment, and peace of mind.

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Melanoma is less common than BCC and SCC.

It begins in pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) and can appear in many different ways:
• Dark or uneven colouring
• New or changing spots
• Raised or evolving lesions
• Changes in size, shape, or texture

One of the most important warning signs is change over time.

When detected early, melanoma is often far easier to treat. That’s why noticing change, and acting on it early, matters.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common forms of skin cancer.

It often develops in sun-damaged skin and may appear as:
• A sore that doesn’t heal
• A crusted or scaly patch
• A tender or growing lesion

Because it can resemble a persistent wound or irritated spot, many people ignore it for too long.

The good news:
When detected early, SCC is usually very treatable.
The important part is recognising when a spot isn’t behaving normally anymore.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer.

It often grows slowly and may cause little to no pain, which is why many people ignore it for months or even years.

BCC can appear as:
• A pearly bump
• A shiny pink patch
• A sore that won’t heal
• A scar-like area

While it rarely spreads to distant parts of the body, it can continue growing into nearby skin and tissue if left untreated.

Slow-growing doesn’t mean harmless.

Skin cancer is not one single disease.

The three main types, BCC, SCC, and melanoma, can look different, behave differently, and carry very different levels of risk.

Some grow slowly over years. Others can become dangerous much faster if missed.

One important reminder:
Melanoma doesn’t always appear dark or obvious. Some types can be pink, skin-coloured, or simply evolve over time.

Understanding the differences helps people recognise when a skin change deserves attention.

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One of the biggest barriers to skin cancer treatment is fear of the unknown.

Many people imagine major surgery, long recovery, or permanent disruption to daily life.

But when detected early, treatment is often far simpler than expected, commonly involving small procedures performed under local anaesthetic, often completed in a single visit.

The goal is not to wait until it becomes serious.
It’s to catch it early, while treatment is simpler and outcomes are better.

Not every wound can be closed the same way.

A skin flap uses nearby skin and tissue, while keeping its own blood supply to help close deeper or more complex wounds.

These techniques are often used when:
• The wound is larger or deeper
• Simple closure isn’t suitable
• Areas like the nose, eyelids, or ears need careful reconstruction

The goal is not just healing, but preserving function and structure where it matters most.