Skin Cancer Treatment
Definition of skin cancer: Cancer that forms in the tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) is called basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in squamous cells (flat cells that form the surface of the skin) is called squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in neuroendocrine cells (cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system) is called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Most skin cancers form in older people on parts of the body exposed to the sun or in people who have weakened immune systems.
Estimated new cases and deaths from skin (nonmelanoma) cancer in the United States in 2010
New cases: more than 1,000,000
Deaths: less than 1,000
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Skin Cancer to learn about skin cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
Skin Cancer Treatment
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Clinical Trials to Treat Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma)
Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment
[patient] [health professional]
Clinical Trials to Treat Merkel Cell Carcinoma
In Cancer, Hitting a Target Called Hedgehog
Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Q & A
Lasers in Cancer Treatment: Q & A
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors
Skin Cancer Prevention
[patient] [health professional]
Genetics of Skin Cancer
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Clinical Trials to Prevent Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma)
African Americans and Skin Cancer
Hispanic Americans and Skin Cancer
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures
Skin Cancer Screening
[patient] [health professional]
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
Clinical Trials
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data
Clinical Trials for Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma)
How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial
Cancer Literature
Resources available from the PubMed database
Cancer Topic Searches: Skin Cancers and Melanoma
Cancer Topic Searches: Cancer Genetics
Cancer Literature in PubMed
Research and Related Information
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports
Cancer Trends Progress Report: Sun Protection
Skin SPOREs
NCI Funded Research Portfolio
Statistics
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival
Finding Cancer Statistics
Understanding Cancer Statistics
