Based on American Cancer Society suggestions, describe how you conduct a skin self-examination as a way of detecting possible skin cancers.
What will be an ideal response?
The American Cancer Society recommends that (first) you stand in front of a mirror and:• Examine your face (especially the nose, mouth, and lips), front and back of the ears, neck, chest, abdomen, and upper back. Women should also lift their breasts to examine the skin underneath.• Check both sides of your arms, underarms, both sides of the hands, between the fingers, and under the fingernails.• With the aid of a handheld mirror, scan your lower back, buttocks, and genital area.• Using a comb, a hair blow dryer, and if possible, the assistance of a friend or family member, thoroughly examine the entire scalp.Then, sit down on a chair or bench and:• Inspect the front of your thighs, lower legs, the top and soles of your feet, between the toes, and under the toenails. Using a handheld mirror, inspect the back of your thighs and the lower legs.
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