Skin Cancer

Introduction • What is skin Cancer • What causes Cancer • Symptoms • Detection • Treatment • Precautions to reduce risk • Prognosis and Conclusion • ReferencesWhat is Skin Cancer? It is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the layers of skin. There are several types of cancer that start on the skin. The most common is Basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. Skin cancer is more common in people with light colored skin who have spent a lot …

…cancer elsewhere on the skin. That's why it is so important for them to continue to examine themselves regularly, to visit their doctor for regular checkups, and to follow the doctor's instructions on how to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer again. If you suspect any skin disorder, see you physician or dermatologist. If caught early, this is a very curable cancer. References used were from the internet on various medical sites on AOL