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What Are Some Dangers Of Skin Cancer?
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 organs.
There are different types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Melanoma is less common, but more dangerous.
Alternative Names
Cancer - skin
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is made up of different types of cells. Skin cancers are classified by the...
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