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Other Skin Cancers

There are two other types of skin cancers: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell. Basal cell is the most common form of skin cancer.

Basal Cell Carcinomas

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is named for the round basal cells located in the lower part of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), from which it arises. Like melanoma, the cancer has been increasing at a dramatic rate.

Prevalence and Risk Factors. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in 800,000 people every year, and 30% of people, almos...

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Oral Cancers

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John McCain and Skin Cancer

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According to Reuters, Senator John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, had a... Read more »

Calling All Fashionista*Activistas!

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Is Breast Cancer Curable?

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Is there a more poignant question coming from the lips of a breast cancer survivor than this: "Am... Read more »

Holiday Vacations Shouldn't be a Vacation from Skin Protection

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Health Guide

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Cancers

for Other Skin CancersAlthough any diagnosis of cancer is frightening, very few people die of nonmelanoma skin cancers. They are generally slow-growing and very curable. A number of options... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Introduction

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, although it can often be cured if caught very early. To understand how melanomas form, it is useful to know something about the skin.The... Read more »

Wrinkle Treatment

An increasing number of dermatology patients are looking for a way to improve the appearance of their skin. As a result, more and more products have become available to treat skin wrinkles... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Lifestyle Changes

Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Other IrritantsQuitting smoking is the first and most essential step in treating chronic obstructive lung disease and slowing its progress. In many... Read more »

Psoriasis: Phototherapy

PhototherapyPhototherapy means to treat with light.When sunlight penetrates the top layers of the skin, this ultraviolet radiation bombards the genetic material, the DNA, inside skin cells and... Read more »

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