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Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)

Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)

on April 9, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

What is screening? Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormaltissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which people [...]

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Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)

Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)

on April 9, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

What is prevention? Cancerprevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective [...]

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

on April 9, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Description What is Merkel cell carcinoma? Merkel cell carcinoma, also called neuroendocrinecancer of the skin, is a rare type of disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found on or just beneath the skin and in hair follicles. Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as firm, painless, shiny lumps of skin. These lumps or tumors can [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions About nonMelanoma

on April 6, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about nonmelanoma skin cancer. Q: My skin is dark and I tan easily. Can I still get skin cancer? A: Skin cancer is more common in people with fair skin, but it can occur in all people, including those with dark skin tones. Q: Sunscreen numbers range from [...]

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Treating Sun-Damaged Skin

on April 6, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Detailed information on treating sun-damaged skin

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Can I Get Checked for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer?

on April 6, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Screenings check for problems in people who don’t have symptoms. Your doctor can check for signs of skin cancer as part of your regular health exam. Or you can schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a skin specialist. Your doctor can also show you ways to monitor any areas of skin that might [...]

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