Symptoms of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers
A change on the skin is the most common sign of skin cancer. This may be a new growth, a sore that doesn't heal, or a change in an old growth. Not all skin cancers look the same. Usually, skin cancer is not painful.
Common symptoms of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer include:
 A lump that is small, smooth, shiny, pale, or waxy |  A lump that is firm and red |
 A sore or lump that bleeds or develops a crust or a scab |  A flat red spot that is rough, dry, or scaly and may become itchy or tender |
 A red or brown patch that is rough and scaly |
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