Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamos Cell Carcinoma, and Malignant Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Skin Cancer divides into two types: Non-melanoma and Melanoma. Basal Cell Carcinoma is a Non-Melanoma type of Cancer.
- Basal cell carcinoma starts in the top layer of the skin called the epidermis. Most basal cell cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation. This includes the top of your head, or scalp.
- Basal Cell Cancer is the most common in the United States
Squamos Cell Carcinoma
-Squamos Cell Cancer is a type of Cancer and is Non-Melanoma.
-Squamous cell cancer may occur in normal skin or in skin that has been injured or inflamed. Most skin cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.
- The earliest form of squamous cell skin cancer is called Bowen's disease (or squamous cell in situ). This type has not spread to nearby tissues.
-Squamous cell skin cancer usually occurs on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arms
-Squamous cell cancer may occur in normal skin or in skin that has been injured or inflamed. Most skin cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.
- The earliest form of squamous cell skin cancer is called Bowen's disease (or squamous cell in situ). This type has not spread to nearby tissues.
-Squamous cell skin cancer usually occurs on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arms
Malignant Melanoma
- the most dangerous form of skin cancer
- this develops when skin DNA is damaged
- warning sings: moles, brown spots
- most common causes: Sun Exposure, Skin type, weak immune system and usaully hereditary
- this develops when skin DNA is damaged
- warning sings: moles, brown spots
- most common causes: Sun Exposure, Skin type, weak immune system and usaully hereditary