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Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of 3 kinds of cells: Squamous cells: Thin... 
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A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is cancer that starts in blood-forming tis...
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Skin Cancer as related to Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of skin cancer. ... Key Points for This Section Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in ...
- Skin Cancer Screening - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for skin cancer. ... Key Points for This Section Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer ...
- Skin Cancer Screening - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for skin cancer. ... Table of Contents. What is screening? General Information About Skin Cancer
- The Skin Cancer Foundation
It’s National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Since 1996, May has been a time for educators and health professionals to spotlight skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
- The Skin Cancer Foundation - About Us
2008 The Skin Cancer Foundation The website and associated logo are service marks of The Skin Cancer Foundation. 149 Madison Avenue Suite 901 New York, NY 10016 1-800-SKIN-490
- Skin cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages. There are three common types of skin cancer, each of which is named after the type of skin cell from which it arises.
Risk factors · Types · Skin cancer as a group · Signs and symptoms · Treatment
- Welcome : Skin and Cancer Foundation
Charitable organisation founded to create and maintain a centre of excellence for dermatology that benefits and supports the people of Victoria.
- Skin Cancer - Cancer Network
PARIS -- Women who use antioxidant supplements may be increasing their risk of developing skin cancer, according to results of a randomized trial of more than 13,000 men and women ...
- Skin Cancer - Background on the Campaign
The Australian Government has committed to continuing to educate Australians about the importance of protecting themselves from skin cancer. Forming part of this initiative, Phase ...
- Skin Cancer — Aware-Prevent-Cure
Aware-Prevent-Cure ... Skin Cancer. Symptoms, Screening, and Diagnosis. When skin cancer is found beginning, that is likelier is treated successfully.
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