Find out how the sun's ultraviolet rays damage skin both visibly and invisibly. How many Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, and how many die of their disease. Who Is at Greatest Risk for Skin Cancer Discover why fair-skinned people and beachcombers need to take extra precautions. It can be relatively easy to spot a cancer on your skin, if you know what to look for. Treating Skin Cancer Basal cell and squamous cell cancers are highly curable in almost every case.
Malignant melanoma is a different story.
Preventing Skin Cancer What to do beyond wearing sunscreens to protect your skin. How to Tell Your Skin Type Find out what skin type you have. Medical Network Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the publisher.