SKIN CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS Skin cancer, the malignant cells in the skin's outer layers, is the most common type of cancer with over a million cases diagnosed each year.  However other diseases have similar symptoms, which can result in a misdiagnosis of skin cancer.   Thus to avoid skin cancer misdiagnosis,  it is highly advisable to  confirm a skin cancer diagnosis by getting second opinions and further medical test.   Skin cancer is accountable for less than 1 % of all cancer deaths. Melanoma is rarer but more serious. Most non-melanoma skin cancers are treatable, with a cure rate of about 85-95%.

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Although skin cancer can become both painful and fatal, it often begins as a rather innocuous and painless problem. What may start as a sunspot could become a severe malignant skin growth, referred to as a melanoma. A benign mole which has been present for one’s entire life could become cancerous. Suspicious growths, as well as moles that change over time or begin to bleed, could become malignant and should be observed and treated.

Some skin cancer or melanoma risk factors are well known, such as prolonged exposure to the sun. Sometimes normal moles become malignant without apparent cause or notice. Regardless of the potential risk factors that you may be exposed to, you need to periodically look for suspicious looking growths or changes. When these are noticed, you should seek the advice of a dermatologist or other trained medical professional. If you do not feel comfortable checking for potential problems yourself, you should periodically visit the doctor’s office.

When the opinion of a doctor, or more specifically a dermatologist, is obtained, medical guidelines require that a proper review be conducted, which could include the taking of a biopsy. It is critical that proper medical guidelines be followed because the ability to successfully treat these diseases in their early stages is high. If left untreated, the results could be disastrous, even fatal.
 

Skin Cancer Signs & Symptoms

NOTE: The symptoms of skin cancer varies from individual to individual patient. Only your doctor can provide proper diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are really symptoms of Skin Cancer.

Some common symptoms of Skin Cancer could include any of the following:

• Bumps or lumps under the skin. However a skin cancer misdiagnosis could result if this symptom was misdiagnosed as pimple, wart, cyst, fat tumor (Lipoma) or other non-cancer symptoms.

• Changes in skin's condition, such as a growth or a sore that does not heal properly.  However a skin cancer misdiagnosis could result if this symptom was misdiagnosed as skin infection or other non cancer symptoms.

• Unusual moles that are asymmetrical, have irregular edges, or non-uniform color.

Not all changes in the skin are signs of cancer.  It is however, important to consult a doctor if any symptom more than two to three weeks.

  Skin Cancer Risk Factors

Some of the risk factors for skin cancer include:

• Sun exposure

• Sun lamps & Tanning booths

• Light colored skin & Sun sensitivity

• Moles & Scars

• UV radiation

• Actinic Keratosis (precancerous rough red or brown scaling of the skin, which can turn into cancer cells)

  Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Help

The overriding goal of Vernon J. Petri and Associates is to provide its clients with information regarding skin cancer, advice when helpful, and litigation experience when needed.  We want to help you as much as possible, and make you as comfortable as possible during this difficult experience.

Whether our firm's task involves a complex skin cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit or a smaller claim for your benefits and financial assistance, the best interest of the clients always comes first. We will discuss the situation with you and analyze the merits of your case in an honest and forth-right manner, making the situation as easy to deal with as possible.   If you have an skin cancer misdiagnosis problem and need Help?  Please click here to contact our Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers.

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