Skin Cancer: Overview

Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Topic Overview
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11/22/06, Healthwise
This topic is about nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. For information about melanoma skin cancer, see the topic Skin Cancer, Melanoma.
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Treatment Overview
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01/11/07, Healthwise
Surgical removal (excision) of the affected skin is the most effective treatment for melanoma. Excision involves removing the entire melanoma along with a border (margin) of normal-appearing skin. Additional treatment may be neede
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Topic Overview
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01/11/07, Healthwise
Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer. It is not as common as other types of skin cancer, but it is the most serious.
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Skin cancer, melanoma: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
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07/20/06, Healthwise
Prevention
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Protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer
Article
01/11/07, Healthwise
Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by:
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Actinic Keratosis
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
Actinic keratosis, also called solar or senile keratosis, is a precancerous skin condition that develops in sun-exposed skin, especially on the face, hands, forearms, and the neck. It is seen most often in pale-skinned, fair-haired, li
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Age spots (liver spots)
Article
02/23/07, MayoClinic.com
Age spots — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatments of this sun-induced skin condition.
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Q&A: What to Know About Skin Cancer
Article
05/01/05, M. D. Anderson
Q&A: What to Know About Skin Cancer
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Melanoma in Children Rare, But Possible
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08/01/05, M. D. Anderson
Melanoma in Children Rare, But Possible
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