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Skin Cancer Health Guide

The most common type of cancer found in the United States is skin cancer. Skin cancer is a growth of abnormal cells or a tumor of the skin. Basal and squamous cell cancer are the two most common types of skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type. Treatment works best when cancer is found in early stages.

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Skin Cancer

Overview of skin cancer (Melanoma) along with information about support groups, detecting Melanoma, and how to protect yourself in the sun.
Overview of skin cancer (Melanoma) along with information about support groups, detecting Melanoma, and how to protect yourself in the sun.

Preventing skin cancer
Preventing skin cancer

Skin cancer explanations, prevention, news, and screenings.
Skin cancer explanations, prevention, news, and screenings.

Tanning beds cause cancer.
Tanning beds cause cancer.

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