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You have worked outdoors for years. You notice a mole on your arm has changed shape and started to itch.

What should you do?

Choose one answer.

A. See a doctor soon
B. Ignore it, as moles change all the time
C. Cover it with a plaster and forget about it
D. Wait a year to see if it gets worse

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Answer: A

A. Right: Right. HSE says check your skin regularly, and see a doctor promptly if a mole or spot changes shape, size or colour, itches or bleeds.
B. Wrong: Wrong. A changing mole can be a sign of skin cancer. Get it checked.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Covering it does not deal with the problem.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Skin cancer is easier to treat when it is found early.

Explanation

Check your skin. See a doctor if a mole or spot changes shape, size or colour, itches or bleeds.

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