• Changes in a spot on your skin
• Any crusty, non-healing sores
• Small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour
• New spots, freckles or any moles changing in colour, thickness or shape over a period of weeks to months.

Get to know your skin and what’s normal for you and if you notice any of these symptoms or unusual changes tell your doctor or health worker. It doesn’t mean you’ve got skin cancer – often they turn out to be something less serious. But it’s important to tell your doctor or health worker and get them checked.

If it is skin cancer, the earlier it’s found, the greater the chance of successful treatment.

Find out how to check your own skin.

Find out more about:

• Symptoms of bowel, breast, lung, prostate and skin cancer
• Why early detection is important
• What to do if you find a sign or symptom
• How to tell your doctor or health worker
• Why people don’t tell their doctor or health worker
• The Find Cancer Early Campaign
• Watch Find Cancer Early videos

You can also find out more about skin cancer by visiting Cancer Council WA’s website.

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