14/11/2025
SPOTTED: MELANOMA
69 year old female presents with a flat, black-colored, irregularly shaped, smooth lesion on her foot which she noted to be changing over a few months. A biopsy confirmed it was a melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer.
The great news is that her CT scans were clear showing no signs of cancer spread or metastases. She successfully had surgery (a wide excision of the melanoma with inguinal node dissection and skin grafting) to remove it completely.
This is a crucial reminder for everyone! Your skin can tell you something. Keep an eye on your moles and spots.
Pay attention to these warning signs (think ABCDE):
🔁Asymmetry: The two halves don't match.
🧩Border: The edges are irregular, ragged, or blurry.
🎨Color: It has different shades (brown, black, red, white, blue).
📏Diameter: It's larger than the size of a pencil eraser (6mm).
📈 Evolving: It's changing in size, shape, or color, or is itchy/bleeding.
Early detection and prevention saves lives. See a doctor (preferably a dermatologist or oncologist) ASAP if you see any of these skin changes.