Archive for the 'Types of skin cancer' Category

Symptoms of Skin Cancer

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

The first type of cancer is known as basal cell carcinoma. The typical signs of basal skin cancer are waxy or pearly looking bumps that can occur anywhere on the body. Basil cells are more common on areas that are frequently exposed to the sun, like the face, arms and legs. It might also show […]

What Are the Causes of Skin Cancer?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Skin cancer is a very real risk for folks over 50 years old and it is a lot more common than you might think. There is more than one type of skin cancer to be on alert for and all skin cancers must be taken seriously and treated as soon as possible. Although everyone is […]

The Relationship of Odor and Skin Cancer

Friday, September 26th, 2008

A new study has exposed that skin odor can be employed to recognize basal cell cancer, the most widespread type of skin cancer.
The skin of human being gives rise to various airborne chemical particles called as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and almost all of them are scented. The study actually took place when doctors got […]

The Many Types of Skin Cancer

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

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 […]

How to Treat Melanoma

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. While melanoma usually appears on the body as a new mole, it can occur in old moles or anywhere on the skin. It is one of the most common cancers in young adults. Melanoma is very serious and often times life threatening. Once a doctor has […]

Some Information On Mohs Surgery

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Of all of the cancers that are reported each year in the U.S., Skin cancer is found to be the most prevalent. In fact, some experts have estimated that up to half of the entire population of the U.S. that reaches the age of fifty will contract it at some point in their life and […]

What Is Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma Skin Cancer?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

A squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer is a type of skin cancer that usually results from a long term sun damage or exposure to ultra-violet rays to the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer spreads gradually and also has the capacity to spread to tissues near the affected area such as the eye. The cancer […]

Types of Skin Cancer - Which is Most Serious?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Water, sunlight, and warmth are essential to life. People require frequent exposure to natural sunlight in order to produce Vitamin D, an essential vitamin needed for growth, and to develop healthy bones and teeth. In recent decades, however, sunlight has also been implicated as a cause of some types of skin cancer.
While both types of […]

Squamous Cell Skin Cancer

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Staying out in the sun, they say, is bad for you. While it may sound like an old wives’ tale, a nt type of cancer which is not very easy to spot. Squamous comes from the Latin word “squama,”possibly deadly skin cancer called squamous cell skin cancer is a very real result of staying out […]

Information on Skin Cancer - Preventing Common Skin Diseases

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Although it is not clear what has changed in recent times, it seems that skin cancer is far more common now. I think it is a combination of things. Firstly, research into skin cancer and how to care for skin has increased our understanding of the disease. This has increased the number of awareness campaigns […]