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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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Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue (invasion) or by migration of cells to distant sites (metastasis). This unregulated growth is caused by a series of acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of cell division. ...
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Skin Cancer as related to Cancers
- The Skin Cancer Foundation
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with over one million new cases diagnosed every year. Left untreated, skin cancers can be very dangerous, but with early ...
- 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
- The Skin Cancer Foundation - 2007 Skin Cancer Facts
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually. (1) Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most ...
- Skin cancer: Nonmelanoma - Revolution Health
Revolution Health is a trusted source for cancer information discussing symptoms, causes and risk. Discuss living with cancer with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and ...
- Skin Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Cancer Topic Searches: Skin Cancers and Melanoma Cancer Topic Searches: Cancer Genetics ... Research and Related Information Includes NCI-supported research, funding ...
- Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma) Center - Caring4Cancer
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer in the United States. The skin is the largest organ in the body. Its job is to control body temperature ...
- Skin Cancer Treatment Information -- Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis ...
Other Skin Cancers ... Find information about skin cancer clinical trials being conducted at the Siteman Cancer ...
- Cancer Research UK : Skin cancer (melanoma) at a glance ...
an overview of facts about melanoma skin cancer ... Skin cancer (melanoma) at a glance. There are two main types of skin cancer, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer
- WebMD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Center - Find skin cancer Information and ...
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Find skin cancer information and treatment options and how you can prevent the disease.
- The Cancer Council South Australia - Skin cancer
description ... There are three main types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
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