That’s because knowing our skin and noticing any changes could be the difference between spotting skin cancer or not – and even between life and death. Lucaxx Freire/Unsplash Catching skin cancer early starts with spotting changes. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in New Zealand. Skin Institute skin cancer specialist Dr Shona Dalzell says we’re paying the price now. Other types of skin cancers – basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, known as non-melanoma skin cancers – are the most common skin cancers, and they look different again.

Source: Stuff January 27, 2021 22:35 UTC