Understanding cancer
Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. But sometimes this process goes wrong. |
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The three types of skin cancer
Exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of developing one or more of the three types of skin cancer. |
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Melanoma
Melanoma is a potentially serious skin cancer that develops from normal skin cells called melanocytes.The cells become malignant and start growing uncontrollably, |
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Basal cell cancer
Basal cell cancer (BCC) is a type of skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun. It is also called a rodent ulcer.
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Risk factors for skin cancer
Doctors can't explain why one person develops skin cancer and another doesn't. But research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely to get it than others. |
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Skin cancer symptoms
Most basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers can be cured if found and treated early. Here's what to look out for. |
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The danger signs of a lesion
Most cancer lesions are not associated with bleeding, scab formation or pain. So what are the danger signs? |
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Parts of your body to watch
Melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, even the soles of your feet and parts of the body never exposed to the sun. |
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How is skin cancer diagnosed?
If you have a change on the skin, your doctor must find out whether it's due to cancer or to some other cause. This usually involves a biopsy. |
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Beating skin cancer
There isn’t really anything like a healthy suntan. All damage to your skin is accumulative and sunburn at 16 could very well mean skin cancer at 35. |
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How to do a skin self-examination
Are you at risk of skin cancer? Then your doctor may recommend that you do a regular skin self-examination. Follow this step-by-step guide. |
