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What Treatments Are Available For Skin Cancer ?           

          Like other types of cancers, treatment for skin cancer also depends upon the stage, location and complexity of the cancer. In addition, the type of method used to treat skin cancer depends on what the patient can afford. More...

 

Signs Of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is of two different kinds, and they are melanoma and non-melanoma. Both of them exhibit different symptoms. Non melanoma skin cancers are more common and they are less harmful than the melanoma kind of skin cancers. More than 1 million people get diagnosed each year with non melanoma cancer. Non melanoma cancer proliferates in the form of basal skin cancer and squamous cell cancer. More...

• Does A Red Mole Mean Cancer ?
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Skin Cancer From Indoor Tanning

It is really ironic that people avoid sunlight because of the harmful effects of the UV rays, but still indulge in their passion for tanning by opting for indoor tanning. In fact, indoor tanning is a huge business in the US and it is estimated that it rakes in $2 billion every year. There are around 25 thousand salons for tanning in the US and approximately 28 million people visit them each year, according the Skin Cancer Foundation. However, most of these people visiting indoor tanning salons do not know that spending time getting a tanned skin can result in skin cancer. More...

Treatments And Cures For Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a degrading condition that causes several skin related problems. The treatment for skin cancer varies and is based on the location, severity and the stage of the cancerous tumor. Depending on the depth of the lesions, the treatment is given. Small lesions do not often require treatment, as a simple process like biopsy can some times remove the entire cancerous growth. There are other additional treatments given if required. More...

What Causes Skin Cancer ?

One of the most cancers afflicting people in the US is skin cancer. More than one million Americans get diagnosed by skin cancer each year, as per the National Cancer Institute. The institute further claims that due to improvement in diagnosing and treatment methods, skin cancer can be cured as long as the malignancy is found early and treated immediately. So, what is it that causes skin cancer among millions of people? Are some people more prone to it?More...

Natural Skin Cancer Prevention

It is claimed that one of the most widespread cancers in the United States is skin cancer. Each year around 1 million people in the US are diagnosed with it. In order to ensure that you do not fall victim to skin cancer, you can opt for natural skin cancer prevention. Some of these preventive measures are discussed below. More...

 

 

When Was Skin Cancer First Discovered ?

            The discovery of skin cancer is not well known. History of the skin cancer shows its evidence in 2,400 years old mummies found in Peru. However, the French physician, René Laennec, should be given the credit to identify skin cancer in 1804.In 1787, Scottish anatomist and surgeon John Hunter operated and removed the first skin cancer.More...