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Changes in the skin are not sure signs of cancer; however, it is important to see a doctor if any symptom lasts longer than 2 weeks. Don't wait for the area to hurt--skin cancers seldom cause pain.
![[Two pictures of skin cancer: a flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaley]](http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/skin-cancer/skin2b.gif "[Two pictures of skin cancer: a flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaley]")
Detection and Diagnosis
![[Blue Underline]](http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/skin-cancer/blue_line.gif "[Blue Underline]")
Detection
The cure rate for skin cancer could be 100 percent if all skin cancers were brought to a doctor's attention before they had a chance to spread. Therefore, people should check themselves regularly for new growths or other changes in the skin. Any new, colored growths or any changes in growths that are already present should be reported to the doctor without delay. (See the How To Do a Skin Self-Exam section for a simple guide on how to do a skin self-exam.)
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