Early detection
Early detection is key.
Skin cancer is easiest to treat when it is caught early.
5-year relative survival rates for melanoma
Skin Type
Indoor Tanning
Genetics
Organ Transplant
Red Hair
Am I at risk?
Skin cancer risk factors
There are several risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing skin cancer. Fortunately, the majority of these risk factors are controllable by you and your behavior.
UV Exposure
Atypical Moles
Sun Burns
SKIN CANCER INformation
What are the different types of skin cancer?
01.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The most common type of skin cancer that develops from the regenerative layer of the skin.
02.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The second most common type of skin cancer that develops from squamous cells that reside in the middle and outer layers of the skin.
03.
Melanoma
The most dangerous type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes – the cells that produce pigment that gives your skin its color.
04.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
A rare but fast growing type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or red-blue nodule.
05.
CTCL
Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare type of skin cancer that begins with cells that are part of the immune system, called T-cells.
06.
Actinic Keratosis (Pre-cancer)
A rough, scaly patch on the skin that can eventually become squamous cell carcinoma , a type of skin cancer.
*Image Source Attribution: All images were sourced from DermNet. (https://dermnetnz.org) and VisualDx/Skinsight (with written permission).
Skin cancer Prevention
Take steps to protect yourself
Protecting yourself from harmful UV rays is the best approach to prevent skin cancer.
Stay in the shade
Staying out of the sun can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.
Wear protective clothing and sunscreen
Prevention is key.
Avoid sunburns
Sun burns increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
See a dermatologist
Get a professional opinion.
