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A Brief Introduction About Skin Cancer

A Brief Introduction About Skin Cancer

What Is Skin CancerSkin cancer is usually low-grade malignant growth of the skin.

Causes of Skin CancerFamily historyRadiation (UV light)Large number of molesWeak immune systemFair skin Age Factor Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infectionChemicals

Facts About Skin Cancer2.8 Million diagnosed with BCC (Basal cell carcinoma) each year. About 90 % of Nonmelanoma skin cancers causes due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation One person dies of melanoma every hour. On average, a persons risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns.Do not ignore skin disease, diagnose yourself with a experienced skin cancer specialist in Scottsdale.

Treatment of Skin Cancer Radiotherapy: It is the use of high-energy rays, usually x-rays and similar rays (such as electrons) to treat disease.

Treatment of Skin Cancer

Chemotheraphy- It usually refers to the use of medicines or drugs to treat cancer.

Treatment of Skin CancerSurgery- It is used to remove the tumor as possible. Have a look at this small guide of cancer treatment.

Treatment of Skin Cancer Immunotherapy- It is a type of cancer treatment designed to boost the body's natural defenses to fight the cancer.

Treatment of Skin Cancer Photodynamic therapy: It is a treatment that uses a drug, called a photosensitizer or photosensitizing agent, and a particular type of light.

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