Our cells continuously receive information from their environment, translate this data and then react to it. This communication system is called cell signaling and it is responsible for many of our bodies functions, including generating new skin cells when others are damaged. Research has shown that cancer cells have “faulty” cell signaling. Some of this causes cells to attract blood vessels to gain nutrients to grow. Other signaling allows cells to grow out of control.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MelanomaMelanoma accounts for only 5% of all skin cancers, yet it results in most of the skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ScreeningEducation and prevention programs have led to improved screening for skin cancer, which in turn has improved diagnosis and survival rates... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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