Skin Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Exams and Tests
10/14/08, HealthwiseNonmelanoma skin cancer is diagnosed by:
Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer
12/05/08, HealthwiseDuring a physical exam for a skin problem, your doctor will examine the skin over your whole body, looking for suspicious growths, moles, or lesions. The exam is performed using a bright light and occasionally a magnifying lens. The scalp
Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Exams and Tests
12/05/08, HealthwiseA physical exam of the skin is used to evaluate the skin for melanoma. If melanoma is suspected, a skin biopsy will be done. For this, your doctor will remove a sample of skin tissue and send it to a pathologist to be looked a
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