Is it possible to get skin cancer at a fairly young age?

I%26#039;m 17, and I have this weird like small shiny spot on my foot. Its been there for at least like a year and a half, but it hasn%26#039;t really grown or anything. It looks almost like a scar; like the type you%26#039;d get from a burn, but I don%26#039;t remember ever getting burnt there.





I have been working as a lifeguard for about three years and I walk around with nothing on my feet for 7+ hours a day sometimes, so my feet do get a lot of sun.|||definitely don%26#039;t worry too much, but if you%26#039;re truly worried about it, you should seek medical health. only a doctor can diagnose you correctly. but young people like you and me can both get skin cancer at a young age- melanoma, basal cell cancer, etc... so ALWAYS use sunscreen.|||It is possible, but not likely that you could get skin cancer at a young age. Look for the shape of the scar. If it%26#039;s round shape, brownish in color and doesn%26#039;t have jagged edges, it%26#039;s probably a normal scar. It%26#039;s when it gets dark in color, is more of an oblong shape, and has rough edges that you have to worry. Just make an appointment to see your family physician, they can tell you right away if it%26#039;s cause for concern. In the meantime, use some sunscreen on your feet!|||Yes, but this happens very rarely, mostly affected are people over age of 50, and skin cancer usually has a 20- to 30-year latency period.


Read this for more facts about skin cancer


http://interesting-medical-facts.blogspot.com/2009/03/interesting-science-facts-skin-cancer_12.html|||tanning booths give u a 30% more of a chance of cancer so spray of old fashion|||get it checked out. It%26#039;s possible to get skin cancer at any time in your life.|||yes, but it doesn%26#039;t sound like a metastatic cancer. Still, go get it checked out. imho...|||Yes, it%26#039;s possible. My 14 year old friend had it just a few months ago. Might wanna get it checked out!