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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are several types of skin cancers; the two most common are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Melanoma is a less common, but more dangerous form of skin cancer.

5 Great Resources on Skin Cancer

• Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF): Skin Cancer Facts
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Skin Cancer
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Skin Cancer Facts | All About Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell | All About Skin Cancer - Melanoma
• MedlinePlus: Skin Cancer
• MedicineNet: Skin Cancer

5 Latest Headlines on Skin Cancer

• More Skin Cancer News from Google

What is Skin Cancer?

• Wikipedia: Skin Cancer
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer
• Skin Cancer Net: What is Skin Cancer?
• Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - What is melanoma?

What Are The Symptoms of Skin Cancer?

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Signs and Symptoms
• Skin Cancer Net: What Skin Cancer Looks Like
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Symptoms
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Symptoms

Photos of Skin Cancer

• Visual Dx Health: Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Melanoma
• Skin Cancer Net: Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Melanoma
• About.com: Skin Cancer/Melanoma Photo Gallery
• Dr. Melton: Skin Cancer Pictures
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Recognizing Neoplastic Skin Lesions: A Photo Guide
• DermNet: Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma and other Malignant Lesions | Melanocytic Nevi
• University of Iowa Dermatology Department: Skin Cancer Pictures
• NCI: Skin Cancer Visuals

What Are The Causes and Complications of Skin Cancer?

• SCF: Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Risk Factors | Basal & Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors
• Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Causes | Risk Factors
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Cause | Risk Factors
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Cause | What Increases Your Risk
• NCI: Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Skin Cancer?

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Treatment | Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment
• Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Treatment
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Treatment
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Melanoma / Skin Cancer Guide - Treatment
• NCI: Skin Cancer Treatment
• ACS: How is Squamous and Basal Skin Cancer Treated? | How Is Melanoma Treated?

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Skin Cancer?

• SCF: Melanoma | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Skin Cancer Fact Sheet | Melanoma Fact Sheet
• American Acedemy of Otolaryngology: Skin Cancer Types
• NCI: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
• DermNet NZ: Skin Cancer
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - What Happens
• ACS: How Is Squamous and Basal Cell Skin Cancer Staged? | How Is Melanoma Staged?

How Do You Prevent Skin Cancer?

• SCF: Prevention Tips
• ACS: Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
• Mayo Clinic: Skin Cancer - Prevention
• Skin Cancer Net: Prevention
• Healthwise (via RevolutionHealth): Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Prevention
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Skin Cancer

• ACS: Women with Skin Cancer, After Treatment and Beyond, Under 35 | Greg: Offering Hope to 'Sun Lovers'
• Melanoma Hope Network (MHN): Survivors Section | Memorials
• KVBC-TV: Three cautionary skin cancer stories
• LiveStrong: Jon Hickey
• Reader's Digest: Burned by the Sun
• Shade Foundation of America: Survivor Stories
• Your Magazine: Too Young To Get Skin Cancer?
• Cornelia Dobb: Skin Cancer - True Life Story
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Jim Fox
• The BDS Site: Squamous Cell Cancer - My Story

Foundations and Support Groups on Skin Cancer

• SCF: Skin Cancer Foundation
• ACS: Cancer Survivors Network
• AAD: American Academy of Dermatology
• MHN: Melanoma Hope Network
• Shade Foundation of America
• LiveStrong: Meeting Other Survivors
• CancerCare: Get Help
• Gilda's Club Worldwide: Our Clubhouses

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Skin Cancer

• The Cancer Forums: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Forum
• HealthBoards: Skin Cancer Message Board
• Yahoo: Skin Cancer Groups | Cancer Chat
• OncoChat: Online Peer Support
• MedHelp: Skin Cancer Questions
• eHealth Forum: Skin Cancer Forum

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Skin Cancer

• PubMed: Skin Cancer Articles
• JAMA: Skin Cancer Articles
• Google Scholar: Skin Cancer Articles
• Archives of Dermatology: Skin Cancer Articles
• AAFP: Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

Clinical Trials on Skin Cancer

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Basal Cell Carcinoma Studies | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Studies | Skin Melanoma Studies | Skin Neoplasms Studies
• NCI: Melanoma Trials | Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Trials
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Melanoma Trials
• MHN: Trial Finder
• CenterWatch: Skin Cancer Studies

Related WisdomCards

• Melanoma
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Merkel Cell Carcinoma
• Actinic Keratosis
• Leukoplakia
• Bowen's Disease
• Dysplastic Nevi
• Pictures of Melanoma In Situ
• Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
• Vitamin C and Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Photos of Skin Cancer

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