Skin Cancer Treatments

New research indicates that nonmelanoma skin cancer is increasing. A recent study published in Archives of Dermatology claimed that between 1992-2006 the amount of procedures carried out for nonmelanoma skin cancer increased in something close to 50%.
This study assessed mainly keratinocyte carcinomas: types of skin cancers in the basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. The […]

Non-melanoma skin cancer is something that no one wants to have. However, it is a highly curable cancer if caught in the early stages. That is why it is so important to recognize the symptoms so that you can get diagnosed and treated early. Non-melanoma and melanoma are the two types of cancers that can […]

There are four primary types of melanoma skin cancers. All of them are serious conditions and are dangerous forms of the disease. Melanoma skin cancers often spread quickly to the lymph nodes and then on to internal organs. Many deaths occur because the melanoma skin cancer has advanced to a point where it is incurable. […]

With all the publicity on skin cancer, a lot of people are wondering if sun damaged skin will automatically lead to melanoma skin cancer. The answer is that while some forms of this disease are linked to sun damage, you can still get melanoma even if you have never been burnt. This is illustrated by […]

The most common forms of non-melanoma skin cancer are basal cell and squamous cell affecting more than one million people per year. The good news is they can be easily removed with various outpatient procedures. Melanoma is a much more serious problem affecting fewer proplr, however, it can spread to other organs and appear anywhere […]

Skin cancer can be divided into two main groups:
Malignant melanoma and Non-melanoma skin cancer.
Malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the rarest, but most serious form. It affects the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) found in the skin and can appear as a new mole, or arise from an existing mole on the skin. Malignant melanoma has the potential to […]

The three basic types of skin cancer include:
-Basal cell carcinoma-Squamous cell carcinoma-Malignant melanoma or melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The most common of all the three types of skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma is often referred to as non-melanoma skin cancer. It is easily detected and it first appears as a small lump on those areas that are […]

Cancer is becoming more and more prevalent around the world and skin cancer is the most common form. There are two types of skin cancer that are seen the most often - squamous cell and basal cell - and both of them have a high rate of success in curing. There is a third type […]

When damaged cells on the skin begin to grow and divide uncontrollably, cancer of the skin develops. Skin cancer develops in the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis). So a tumor on the skin becomes clearly visible. Hence, most skin cancers are detected in the early stages. In the U.S., cases of skin cancer have […]

The longer I am in practice here in Florida, the more patients I have wanting to learn how prevent skin cancer. There are a number of things one can do to reduce their chance of developing skin cancer, especially non-melanoma skin cancer. The most important action one can take to protect themselves is […]