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The Recurrence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
If you have ever been treated for any type of skin cancer, one pressing question you may have is, “Will it return?” The answer is that... Read more »
Having Skin Cancer May Increase Risk of Developing Other Cancers
"One in 8 women will deal with breast cancer at some point in their lives. New research shows an association between non-melanoma skin... Read more »
Top Skin Cancer Posts for 2010
If you are a member of SkinCancerConnection chances are that you or a loved one have been diagnosed with some type of skin cancer. ... Read more »
Skin Cancer and Mortality
Being diagnosed with skin cancer can be an anxiety provoking and frightening time. One of the first things questions you may have is,... Read more »
Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions
Many of you have had questions about treatment to remove non-melanoma skin lesions. We have talked extensively about Mohs Surgery as a... Read more »
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Skin cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. If left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and... Read more »
Laser surgery: skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Surgery using a laser References Tung R, Vidimos A. Nonmelanoma skin cancer. In: Carey WD. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine.... Read more »
Basal cell carcinoma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer.See also:Squamous cell skin cancerMelanomaAlternative NamesRodent ulcer; Skin cancer -... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusPreventionThere is no known way to prevent birthmarks. A person with... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
According to the American Cancer Societythe lifetime risk of getting melanoma is about 2% (1 in 50) for whites, 0.1% (1 in 1,000) for blacks, and... Read more »
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