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Overview

• 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?