Skin Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is cancer?
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2. Why are older people more likely to get cancer?
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3. What is skin cancer?
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4. What is basal cell carcinoma?
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5. What is squamous cell carcinoma?
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6. What is melanoma?
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7. What is metastatic skin cancer?
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8. Do both men and women get skin cancer?
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9. Where does skin cancer occur?
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10. What is the most important risk factor for skin cancer?
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11. What is the best way to reduce my risk of skin cancer?
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12. What is SPF?
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13. What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
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14. Should I perform regular skin self-exams?
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15. What happens during a clinical skin exam?
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16. What happens during a biopsy?
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17. I have heard people mention "stages" of cancer. What is a stage?
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18. If I do need to seek treatment for skin cancer, what are my options?
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19. Are there other treatment options for someone with skin cancer?
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20. Where can I find a comprehensive analysis of research on skin cancer?
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