Getting too much sun can increase your risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at skin cancer, explaining what it is, why it occurs, how it is diagnosed, and more.
The most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma grows slowly, and rarely spreads to other areas. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at basal cell carcinoma, including its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
There are several types of skin cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common ones. This eMedTV segment features an overview of squamous cell carcinoma, including its risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and more.
Malignant melanoma, as this eMedTV resource explains, is a type of cancer affecting pigment cells -- primarily those found in the skin. Risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options associated with the condition are also discussed in this article.
Intraocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye and occurs most often in middle age. This eMedTV resource describes intraocular melanoma and how it is diagnosed, staged, and treated.
When cancer cells develop on or under skin and hair follicles, this is referred to as Merkel cell carcinoma. This eMedTV resource discusses who usually gets this disease, possible symptoms, and the likelihood of it spreading to other body parts.
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