SkinCancerNet Article - Biopsy: What to Expect
A biopsy is performed to determine whether or not skin cancer is present. This page describes the different types of biopsies used to diagnose skin cancer. The only way to confirm or exclude the presence of skin cancer is with a biopsy. A biopsy ... [... more]
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Skin Examinations
Dermatologists recommend that everyone examine their skin regularly. This page provides illustrations and step-by-step instructions for performing a self-examination of the skin. Two types of skin examinations are used to detect skin ... [... more]
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Find a Suspicious Lesion
Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in treating the skin, hair, and mucous membranes. A dermatologist is the specialist to visit if you suspect a lesion may be skin cancer. Have risk factors that increase the likelihood you will ... [... more]
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Basal Cell Carcinoma: What it Looks Like
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide, accounting for 80% of all diagnosed skin cancer cases. Basal cell carcinoma appears most often on sun-exposed areas, such as the as the face, scalp, ears, neck, chest, hands, ... [... more]
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What it Looks Like
Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 16% of all new skin cancer cases in the United States. It is most commonly found on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, ears, neck, arms, scalp, and hands. However, it may occur ... [... more]
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Generously apply water-resistant sunscreen
More and more patients under the age of 40 are being diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer. While most cancers in the United States have been declining, the number of new skin cancer cases continues to grow. Each year, more than 1 million ... [... more]
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Immunotherapy: What It is and How It Can Help Fight Cancer
Immunotherapy is being used to treat advanced melanoma and is showing much promise in treating skin cancer. The human body's immune system can protect itself from cancer by: In rare cases, completely eliminating an established cancer to bring ... [... more]
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What Do AKs Look Like?
Dermatologist-reviewed information that contains photographs to illustrate the different forms that actinic keratoses may take. Actinic keratoses (AKs) are found on areas of the body that have received long-term exposure to sunlight, such as the ... [... more]
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Chemotherapy: What Every Patient Should Know
Information about the different types of chemotherapy used to treat skin cancer. Topical chemotherapy is used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer that is limited to the top layer of skin. It also is used to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), lesions ... [... more]
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Organ Transplant Increases Risk of Skin Cancer
This dermatologist-reviewed article explains why organ-transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer and what can reduce this risk. In study after study, the finding is the same. Organ-transplant recipients have an increased risk of ... [... more]
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ActinicKeratosesNet Spotlight Article
Dermatologists provide tips to help you find actinic keratoses, lesions that can progress to skin cancer. For anyone who has spent years in the sun or frequently used tanning beds, regular skin exams are vital. Repeat exposure to ultraviolet (UV) ... [... more]
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Athletes Face Tough Opponent: Skin Cancer
This dermatologist-reviewed article explains why athletes who train and compete outdoors have an increased risk of developing skin cancer and what athletes can do to reduce this risk. Training and playing in the mid-day sun puts athletes at risk ... [... more]
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