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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common.

Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people who (Read more)

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  1. Skin Cancer (National Library of Medicine)
    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types ... face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, , is more dangerous but less common. Anyone can ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Skin Cancer Interactive Tutorial (Patient Education Institute)
    ... causes damage to the chromosomes leading to cancer. Skin Cancer The 2 most common types of skin cancer ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/.../skincancerandmelanoma/htm/index.htm - External Health Links
  3. Squamous cell skin cancer
    Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell ... skin that has been injured or inflamed. Most skin cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000829.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 6 Common Cancers - Skin Cancer
    ... Bar Home Current Issue Past Issues 6 Common Cancers - Skin Cancer Past Issues / Spring 2007 Table of Contents Brittany ... Photo: AP Photo/Herald-Mail, Kevin G. Gilbert Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/.../spring07/articles/spring07pg12.html - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. Periocular Skin Cancer -- Skin Tumors Around the Eye (American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) - Links to PDF
    ... a hospital depending on your surgical needs. PERIOCULAR SKIN CANCER – Skin Tumors Around The Eye
    www.asoprs.org/files/public/InfoSkinCancer.pdf - External Health Links
  6. Skin cancer
    Cancer - skin ... is made up of different types of cells. Skin cancers are classified by the types of epidermal cells ... epidermis and is the most common type of skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma involves changes in the squamous ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001442.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Fair skin cancer risks
    Skin cancer and fair-skinned people ... who sunburns easily is at high risk for skin cancer . Other factors that increase your risk for skin cancer include: Freckled skin Blue, gray, or green eyes ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001978.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Basal cell carcinoma
    Rodent ulcer; Skin cancer - basal cell; Cancer - skin - basal cell ... Skin cancer is divided into two major groups: non-melanoma and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma is a type ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Learning about Skin Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)
    ... Genetic Disorders Learning About Skin Cancer Learning About Skin Cancer What are the most common forms of skin ... years. What are the most common forms of skin cancer? Three types of skin cancer are the most ...
    www.genome.gov/10000184 - External Health Links
  10. What to Expect at a Skin Cancer Screening (American Academy of Dermatology)
    ... About The AAD What to Expect at a Skin Cancer Screening Home Public Center What is a skin cancer screening? A skin cancer screening is a visual ... is a public or private screening. Is the skin cancer screening free of charge? Yes. Dermatologists volunteer their ...
    www.aad.org/public/exams/screenings/expect.html - External Health Links
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