What are the skin cancer

What does a skin cancer look like?

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Skin Cancer Skin cancers can have a wide range of appearances. It is best to have any lump or mole checked, especially if it changes in appearance, size and shape. They are easy to miss – my mother had a serious cancer removed which appeare…

Where can I find more information about skin cancer?

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We are trained dermatologists and can answer any questions you may have regarding skin cancer. Other good sources include: The American Academy of Dermatology- www.aad.org The American Cancer Society- www.cancer.org The Skin Cancer Foundati…

What is skin cancer?

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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in human beings. More than 95% of skin cancer is non-melanoma skin cancer. Technically there are two types of non-melanoma skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, but the…

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(2) What is the most preventable type of skin cancer in Australia?

Q: I need it for a school assignment and i cant find the answer. Please help me. :)Thanks tonnes mate 🙂

A: Basal Cell Carcinoma, then Squamous Cell Carcinoma then Melanoma

What causes skin cancer and what are the effects?

Q: Well, I am 13, and I have gotten two severe sunburns this past month. My mom said they were pretty bad, and they can cause skin cancer in the future. Is this really true? If not what are the real causes of skin cancer? What are the effects?

A: Skin Cancer CausesUltraviolet (UV) light exposure, most commonly from sunlight, is overwhelmingly the most frequent cause of skin cancer.Other important causes of skin cancer include the following: * Use of tanning booths * Immunosuppression—impairment of the immune system, which protects the body from foreign entities, such as germs or substances that cause an allergic reaction. This may occur as a consequence of some diseases or can be due to medications prescribed to combat autoimmune diseases or prevent organ transplant rejection. * Exposure to unusually high levels of x-rays * Contact with certain chemicals—arsenic (miners, sheep shearers, and farmers), hydrocarbons in tar, oils, and soot (may cause squamous cell carcinoma)Regarding your mother’s comment, people who had at least one severe sunburn early in life have a greater risk of developing skin cancer. Mom is right!Treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma is straightforward. Usually, surgical removal of the lesion is adequate. Malignant melanoma, however, may require several treatment methods, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

How does skin cancer start out looking like?

Q: Lately I have had little bumps not huge but like almost skin scab looking things (not scabs though). And I am in the sun doing activities a lot and I was wondering if it almost seems like it can or be a possibility of skin cancer? I’m not sure.

A: I think that whatever you have, you should consult the dermatologist right away. I used to work in a medical show and we featured this young guy who initially had skin cancer. Now, half of his face is gone just because he thought that what he had was a new mole. It started just like a simple dot–really like a mole– but it started growing and becoming a wound. The thing is, cancer–not just skin cancer– manifests in several ways. That same guy first thought he had skin cancer but actually, the doctors found out later that it was muscle cancer.