Dr. Im E-seok of Im E-seok Thema Dermatology appeared on MBN’s Cheongginuseol.
Could this suddenly appearing “thing” on your face be a sign of cancer?
26.5% of all deaths in South Korea — about 80,000 deaths a year
Cancer spreading throughout the body without you even knowing
Cancer that is difficult to detect early because it has no clear warning signs has a 5-year survival rate of over 90% when found early.
The answer to preventing cancer is early detection.
The way to detect cancer early is the “face”
What are the signs of cancer hidden on the face?
What facial signs can reveal cancer?




It is a mole that appears on the face. Skin cancer can develop when cells undergo mutations due to causes such as ultraviolet rays, burns, or ongoing irritation to the skin. As the cancer cells gradually grow and cluster over time, they may look like a mole, or they may appear as a skin lesion accompanied by scaling or ulceration. Therefore, if a mole-like lesion is asymmetrical, uneven, or has unclear borders, it is best to visit a dermatologist for an examination.
A sign of skin cancer appearing on the face: a newly appeared asymmetrical mole
It can be detected early.







May 15, 2020 MBN Cheongginuseol <Could this suddenly appearing 'thing' on your face be a sign of cancer?> episode