The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma. According to the American Cancer Society, 75% of all skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas. Individuals most likely to get basal cell carcinomas are over 45 years of age, have fair skin and have had long term exposure to the sun during t...


Wow. you are really doing some research here and I may just appreciate it some day. I spent most of my life in the sun, sometimes because I had to, often, because I wanted to, and never used sunscreen. At first that was because it was an unknown, but later, I guess I found it hard to believe, or worry about the damage the sun could do.
If i have to face it, articles like this, with references, and future articles which keeps us up on the latest treatments, are what I will need. Thanks for doing this.
My sister just had basal skin cancer removed from her jaw line, near the ear. But she was always fair and of the sun worshiping school. Not sure which method she chose. I know she has stitches.