Tag Archives: basal cell carcinoma

How many cases of melanoma never appear or are never identified topically on the skin?

on September 13, 2010 in Ask the Doc

My father has spent over two years being scrapped, biopsied and treated for basal and squamous cell carcinoma. Last September he developed a mass below the lower right side of his jaw and neck. It was biopsied and pathology confirmed melanoma. It now has been three excisions and radiation to stop the mass from returning. [...]

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I Have A Spot On The Side Of My Eye

on May 21, 2010 in Ask the Doc

Question by Irna S.: I have a pink colored spot that looks like an age spot but it is pink and it is not going away, i have had basal cell carcinoma under my left eye that has been removed years ago but this new spot is concerning me i dont have insurance and i live [...]

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Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

on March 31, 2010 in Dermatology

Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination

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Genetics and Cancer – The Genetics of Skin Cancer

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma, Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Up to half of all Americans 65 and older will have at least one bout of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. These are generally the result of sun exposure.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Detailed information on basal cell carcinoma, including risk factors and how the disease develops

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