Skin Cancer Articles A-Z
This eMedTV article discusses skin cancer in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment. This, the most common cancer in the United States, begins in the epidermis, which has three kinds of cells: squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes.
This eMedTV page discusses skin cancer prevention in detail. It offers tips to increase protective factors (such as limiting exposure to UV radiation) and explains risk factors (such as having a fair complexion or previous history of skin cancer.)
You may find it helpful to make a list of skin cancer questions before an appointment with your doctor. This eMedTV article offers lists of questions pertaining to diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and more.
This eMedTV article explores various areas of skin cancer research. This research has led to new treatments, such as photodynamic therapy. Also, participants in research studies have the first chance to benefit from these and other new treatments.
Skin cancer screening tests, as this eMedTV article explains, are designed to detect the disease before symptoms appear. Common tests include a biopsy and a skin exam. If a screening test is recommended, it does not necessarily mean you have cancer.