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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA  

A description of the treatment my husband received for basal cell carcinoma.

Basal cell carcinoma is the best kind of cancer to have, if you have to have cancer, because it is the easiest to treat. It is rarely fatal.

Squamous cell carcinoma was in the news recently, as the First Lady experienced a problem with this form of skin cancer.

In 2003, I had four surgeries due to basal cell carcinoma. This article explains a bit about what that was like, and explores some of the recent research I've discovered about how to mimimize my risk of getting skin cancer again.

Are you aware that there are only two main types of skin cancer, being basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Learn which is less effective and which can claim your life.

I thought I was too young to have skin cancer, but then I discovered I had almost all of the risk factors. Find out if you are at risk and what to do about it.

Take a closer look at skin cancer, this affects many people each year, over 1 million people are diagnosed each year and almost 10,000 die in America alone. There are ways you can help.

Four common skin diseases prevalent in the adult population. These include psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo and cancer.

The abridged health history of America's 42nd President

The basic types of skin cancer, their common causes, and prevention.

Is skin cancer a direct result from using tanning beds? Some studies say yes, and yet 1 million Americans visit the tanning salons each year.

Is caffeine good for you? According to this study caffeine and exercise may prevent skin cancer...

Skin, its components and some of its functions.

Description of all three types of skin cancer. Tips on how to avoid skin cancer.

Foot Care

Wondering if that strange spot on your skin is a freckle, mole, or a form of skin cancer? There are ways to tell.

What exactly makes a mole suspicious for skin cancer? It's as easy as A, B, C, D, E.

UVA and UVB rays are the primary causes of skin cancer. Learning how skin cancer develops and proper prevention methods can greatly reduce your chances of getting skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, most often developed on skin that's been exposed to the sun. However, it can and does also occur on areas of the skin that were not sun-exposed.

Society is obsessed with looking like a bronzed god or goddess, but what most people don't know is that being a sun worshipper (or tanning bed slave) can get you killed.

Too much sun not only damages the skin temporarily, but also can cause permanent damage. But we can do something about skin cancer.

Jennifer Humston was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 11. Now, at age 14, Jennifer is still dealing with it. This is her story, as she told it to me.

Research on Cancer for undergraduate college.

UV ray tanning gets the job done. It is quick and easy on the pocket, right? This may be true. Could there be more you need to know besides prices and how promptly your skin will brown? I think the answer to that is yes.

An informative guide on how to detect symptoms of skin cancer before it gets into advanced stages.

The media has created a mad frenzy over both the cancer and the skin. Combine he two, and you've got skin cancer. To most people, melanoma and skin cancer are synonymous. This is not the case however. There are non-melanoma skin cancers as well.

Think you know it all about skin cancer? Take the true/false quiz.

Individuals who habitually tan may have evidence of sun damage, including freckles and wrinkles due to exposure of UV rays. A sure sign of addiction is if the tanner disregards these signs, and continues to subject themselves to the sun.

A look at new information about sunscreens and what they actually do to protect from harmful rays of the sun.

The skin is the body's first line of defense against infection. It is important to keep the skin intact and free from cuts. This article examines common skin ailments, treatments and preventative measures.

The company is likely to face nearly 10,000 lawsuits due to the claim that the drug demonstrates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in pill-takers of more than 18 months.

Skin provides protection, thermoregulation, sensation, and allows secretion. The skin is made up of two main layers called the epidermis and the dermis. It also has a number of appendages like hair, nails and sweat glands.

Oral cancer can be disfiguring and deadly. Nearly 30,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Over 7,000 oral cancer related deaths are expected.

This article will provide a brief overview of skin cancer.

There are an estimated million new cases in the United States each year and two thousand deaths per year from skin cancer. But you don't have to be a statistic; there are ways to help curb your chances of getting skin cancer if you know how to prevent it.

Skin cancer can become brain cancer if not caught early.

The word "cancer" comes up almost as often as "flu" in today's society, but how often have you heard of someone diagnosed with penile cancer? Is this because men don't talk about it or is it not happening?