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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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How Can I Prevent Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer?

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

Stay out of the sun when your shadow is shorter than you are (usually 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.). Avoiding excessive sun exposure is important in preventing skin cancers.

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Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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

Anxiety and Depression Many people may feel blue, anxious, or distressed after being told they have cancer. These feelings may continue or come back throughout treatment. You may also worry about how you will look after the treatment. Taking these actions may ease your mental stress. Talk with your family or friends. Ask your doctor, [...]

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What to Know About Surgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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

Surgery is the most common way to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer. Many techniques can be used to remove the cancer. The goal is to completely remove the cancer while trying to limit damage to healthy tissue. The technique your doctor recommends depends on these factors. The size of the tumor The location of the tumor [...]

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Understanding Your Stage of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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

In most cases, nonmelanoma skin cancer is confined to the skin and is easily treated and cured. If skin cancer has spread, then your doctor will want to know the extent or stage of the skin cancer. This helps your doctor decide whether more treatment is needed and if so, which treatments might be best. [...]

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What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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

If you have radiation therapy, you will meet with a radiation oncologist. This doctor will estimate the size of your cancer. For example, the radiation oncologist may find that a growth such as a basal cell tumor may be larger under the surface of the skin than it appears to be on the surface. The [...]

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