Skin Cancer – Non-Melanoma

Overview

Understanding Your Diagnosis

Anatomy of the Skin The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.		Facts About Skin Cancer Statistics relating to skin cancer
Understanding the Types of Skin Cancer		Basal Cell Carcinoma Detailed information on basal cell carcinoma, including risk factors and how the disease develops
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Detailed information on squamous cell carcinoma, including risk factors and places this type of cancer is typically found on the body		Other Types of Skin Cancer: Kaposi's Sarcoma Detailed information on Kaposi's sarcoma
Merkel Cell Cancer Detailed information on merkel cell cancer, including diagnosis and treatment		Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Detailed information on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Condition) Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment		Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment
Am I At Risk for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?		The Genetics of Skin Cancer Up to half of all Americans 65 and older will have at least one bout of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. These are generally the result of sun exposure.
What Are the Symptoms of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer?

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