Skin Cancer Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Support Groups
Definition
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of skin cells. If left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and organs. There are different types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Melanoma is less common, but more dangerous.
Symptoms
Skin cancers may have many different appearances. They can be small, shiny, or waxy, scaly and rough, firm and red, crusty or bleeding, or have other features. Therefore, anything suspicious should be looked at by a physician. See the individual articles on specific skin cancers for more information. Here are some features to look for:
Reviewed By
Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
News
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GPs leave skin cancer patients at risk
Thousands of patients are at risk because skin cancers are not removed properly by GPs, according to a new report.
Jul 05, 2008
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Too much sun increases skin cancer risk
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. About one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
Jul 04, 2008
Yahoo! Answers
No, but it will basically lead to scars on your face. Cancer is either hereditary, caused by chemicals called carcinogens,...
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