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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, Skin as related to 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.
- 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
- 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 ...
- 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 Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about skin cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and other topics from the National Cancer Institute.
- 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 Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention and ...
Learn the types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma), their causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention techniques. Get the facts about sun ...
- Cancer - Skin Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO
- ACS :: Skin Cancer Facts
Learn about early signs and symptoms of skin cancer, factors that increase the chances of developing the disease, and survival rates for those with the various types of skin ...
- Skin Cancer - National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
Overview of the National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign ... The National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign for Summer 2007-08 was launched by the Minister of Health and Ageing, The ...

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