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FAQ about Basal cell carcinoma
This FAQ explains the essentials of basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. It covers what it is, why it develops, how it is recognized, how doctors diagnose and treat it, what to expect over time, and how risk…
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FAQ about Melanoma
This FAQ article explains melanoma in clear, practical terms. It covers what melanoma is, why it develops, how it is recognized, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and what people should know about long-term outlook and prevention. The goal is to…
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FAQ about Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This FAQ explains the key facts about squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, including what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. It also covers risk factors, long-term outlook, and common questions people have…
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Prevention of Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) cannot be prevented with absolute certainty, because some of its strongest causes are built into a person’s biology. In particular, inherited susceptibility, age-related accumulation of DNA damage, and prior ultraviolet exposure can create conditions in which abnormal…
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Prevention of Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Unlike many diseases that can be prevented by removing a single cause, melanoma does not have one universal, fully controllable trigger. Its development reflects a combination of inherited…
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Prevention of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin can often be prevented in the sense that many of the exposures and biological injuries that contribute to its development are modifiable. However, prevention is not absolute. This cancer arises after repeated damage to the…
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Treatment for Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is treated with a range of approaches that remove, destroy, or control the cancerous cells while preserving as much normal tissue as possible. The main treatments include surgical removal, Mohs micrographic surgery, destruction of the lesion by physical…