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Surgical Safety
Preliminary Skin Cancer Risk & Lesion Triage
This quick tool helps you discuss your risk with a clinician. It does not provide a diagnosis or replace a professional exam. If you notice a rapidly changing, bleeding, or painful lesion, seek care promptly.
Private: runs in your browser
~2 minutes
Educational—Not medical advice
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Background factors that influence riskAll skin tones can develop skin cancer; risk varies but is never zero.
Are you assessing a specific spot?
Optional, but helpful for triageLow concern
score: 0
Maintain sun protection and monthly self-checks. Book routine skin screening in 6–12 months or per your clinician’s advice.
- Next steps: If worried, photograph the spot (good lighting, ruler for scale), avoid picking, and arrange an evaluation. For urgent issues like rapidly enlarging, bleeding, or painful lesions, seek care promptly.
- Prevention & monitoring: Monthly self-skin checks, broad-spectrum SPF 30+, protective clothing/hat, and avoiding indoor tanning are beneficial for all skin tones.
