Over the past few decades, air pollution, poor diet, inactivity and exposure to different kinds of chemicals have increased the risk of cancer. Cancer has become one of the deadliest health conditions, killing more than 9 million people globally each year. Different types of cancer show different symptoms, depending on where in the body the cancer cells are acting. A common symptom of cancer can be seen around the neck, face, and ears. This may indicate that you need to check yourself early.
Symptom of cancer on neck, ears and face
Pearly white and waxy growths on the neck, ears, and face can be a sure sign of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. This type of cancer occurs in parts of the body that are exposed to sunlight. People with this health condition will see a large clear bump on the skin. Lumps can come in different shapes and appear anywhere on the body that is exposed to sunlight. As a type of skin cancer, most basal cell carcinomas are caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
How do the lesions appear
Skin lesions can appear for a variety of reasons, but one of them is caused by the growth of abnormal cells in the body, with some specific characteristics. Lesions from skin cancer rarely occur in covered areas such as the genitals and abdomen. Skin changes due to the growth of cancer cells may have one or more characteristics:
Translucent, pearly white, or pink bumps on fair skin. It may appear brown or glossy black on tan skin.
Brown, black, or blue lumps with black spots and slightly raised translucent edges.
Flat, scaly plaques with raised edges that grow over time.
A white waxy scar-like lesion with no well-defined borders.
open sores that bleed or ooze for several weeks
Call your healthcare provider right away if you see any of the following signs on your neck, ears, and face.
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