How is skin cancer diagnosed? How is it usually treated? Get the answers here.

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Most likely to affect: Skin on legs, back or chest

Most common symptom: Strange looking mole with an irregular border

Causes: Ultra Violet (UV) rays from the sun and sun beds

Tests: Biopsy

Treatment: Surgery


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