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Types of Cancer  >  Skin Cancer IN THE SPOTLIGHT Protein Found to Be Skin Cancer Catalyst  -    HOUSTON (Cancer Online) - Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered an important link between the protein referred to as signal transducer and activator of tr ... More...  Sponsors Overview Normal Skin and Skin Cancer  - Of all types of cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer has proven to be the most common. It has been estimated that this type of cancer accounts for more than 50 percent of all cancer occurrences. The term ...   Cause and Prevention of Skin Cancer  -  Knowing the elements that can lead to skin cancer can help us further our understanding of how to prevent it. While there are a number of risk factors that can contribute to the development of skin ...   What Are the Risk Factors of Skin Cancer?  -  There are a number of risk factors that can increase an individual's chances of developing skin cancer. Perhaps the most well-known risk factor that contributes to skin cancer is excessive exposur ...   What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Cancer of the Skin?  -  If you are worried that you have developed skin cancer or if you have been recently diagnosed with the condition, it's natural to have a rampage of questions and concerns running through your mind. ...   More...  Symptoms and Diagnosis Signs, Symptoms and Early Diagnosis of Skin Cancer  -  It is extremely important to detect and diagnose skin cancer as early as possible in order to aid in the successful treatment of the condition. Knowing what signs and symptoms to look for can go a l ...   How Skin Cancer is Diagnosed  -  With proper examination, it is possible for skin cancer to be diagnosed early. Diagnosing skin cancer early begins with self-examination. You should check your skin for unusual growths or marks at le ...   Classifications of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer  -  Not all nonmelanoma skin cancers are alike and these skin cancers can be categorized into a number of classifications, with the two most common being basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. ...   Precancerous Skin Lesions  -  A precancerous lesion is a lesion on the skin that has the potential of developing into skin cancer. These lesions are usually caused by the skin's excessive exposure to UV radiation and other carcin ...   More...  Management of Skin Cancer Treatment Options for Squamous Cell and Basal Cell Carcinomas  -  Thankfully, there are a number of treatment options available for individuals who have developed basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. There are seven main methods of treatment for basal ...   What's New in Skin Cancer Research and Treatment?  - The research of skin cancer is aggressive and ongoing and scientists are continuously looking for new and better ways to treat the condition. As research helps increase our understanding of how and wh ...   Radiation Therapy for Cancer of the Skin  - Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is one of the commonly used methods for treating most cancer patients. Although skin cancer patients are normally treated by means of surgery, patients ...   Surgery: The Primary Treatment of Skin Cancer  -  There are currently a variety of options that can be used in the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers. Some common treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and topical tr ...   More...  Recommended Resources More...

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