Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Welcome to the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms, which contains more than 4,000 terms related to cancer and medicine. Type the word or phrase you are looking for in the Search box and click "Go". If you are not sure of the spelling, type in a few [... more]
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Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers
Cryosurgery (also called cryotherapy) is the use of extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen (or argon gas) to destroy abnormal tissue. Cryosurgery is used to treat external tumors, such as those on the skin. For external tumors, liquid nitrogen ... [... more]
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Comprehensive Cancer Information - National Cancer Institute
Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. A to Z List of Cancers Cancers by Body Location/System Latin American Cancer Program NCI Funded Research Portfolio Colon and ... [... more]
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Questions and Answers
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer that forms on or just under the skin. It is also called primary small cell carcinoma of the skin, trabecular carcinoma, APUDoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma, endocrine carcinoma, ... [... more]
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General Information About Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin. Sun exposure and having a weak immune system can affect the risk of developing Merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as a ... [... more]
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SHARON'S PROFILE
Sharon's cumulative exposure to the sun puts her at risk for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, but not for melanoma. Sharon is at increased risk for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma because of her red ... [... more]
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What You Need To Know About™ Skin Cancer
You will read about causes and ways to prevent skin cancer. You will find information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also learn how to do a skin self-exam. Scientists are studying skin cancer to find out more about how it ... [... more]
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Carcinoma de células de Merkel: Tratamiento (PDQ®)
Exponerse a la luz artificial del sol, como en el caso del tratamiento de la psoriasis. Tener debilitado el sistema inmunitario por una enfermedad, tal como la infección por el VIH. El estadio del carcinoma (el tamaño del [... more]
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General Information About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. Skin color and exposure to sunlight can affect the risk of developing nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. Nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic ... [... more]
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Información general sobre el cáncer de la piel
El color de la piel y la exposición a la luz solar pueden afectar el riesgo de contraer cáncer de la piel sin melanoma y queratosis actÃnica. El cáncer de la piel sin melanoma y la queratosis act& [... more]
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Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
The purposes of this summary on skin cancer prevention are to: Changes to This Summary (07/20/2006) Give information on skin cancer and how often it occurs. Describe skin cancer prevention methods. Skin Cancer Prevention [... more]
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Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Refer to the following PDQ summaries for more information about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer: Changes to This Summary (10/20/2004) Risks of Skin Cancer Screening Prevention of Skin Cancer Skin Cancer Screening [... more]
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