Articles, tagged with "basal cell carcinoma", page 1
07th February 2012
Non-melanoma skin cancer primarily compromises of two types of cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Former is the most common type of skin cancer and it outnumbers the SCC almost by the ratio of 3:1. Skin cancer is the mos...
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Author:
sameerseo
04th January 2012
Vulvar Cancer
Overview
What is the vulva?
The vulva is the external portion of the female genital organs. It includes: -
* labia majora - two large, fleshy lips, or folds of skin
* labia minora - small lips that lie inside the labia maj...
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Author:
pankaj Nagpal
22nd December 2011
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Overview
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It is a malignant epithelial cell tumor that begins as a papule (a small, circumscribed, solid elevation of the skin) and enlarges peripherally, devel...
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Author:
pankaj Nagpal
07th December 2011
Mohs micrographic surgery is known as a cure for cancer of the skin. This process reduces squamous and basal cell carcinoma skin cancers. The surgery removes the cancerous growth as well as quick microscopic examination of the growth and hidden infected a...
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Author:
Nancy
29th November 2011
Eyelid Cancer
Overview
Eyelid cancer is a general term for a cancer that occurs on or in the eyelid and is broadly categorized as an epithelial (outer surface) tumor. An eyelid tumor may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous, meaning it can...
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Author:
pankaj Nagpal
17th October 2011
Simply because the nose is exposed to the sun far more than any other portion of the shape (besides the top rated of the head for bald persons), it is mainly vulnerable to cancer. When you have fair skin you are even extra possible to develop nose pores a...
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Author:
AndreMccormick
29th June 2011
Skin cancer is one type of cancer that suffered by many people. Skin cancer is caused by skin cells that grow abnormally and uncontrollably that can spread to other parts of the body and can damage surrounding tissue. There are 3 types of skin cancer:
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Author:
Agung Indraguna
21st June 2011
Lately, people have been talking a lot about the different types of problems out there that are happening because of our depleted ozone layers. People are changing their lifestyles to cope with the problems. However, I feel the need to point out that it i...
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Author:
Cindy Smith
16th May 2011
In six to 10 percent of circumstances, it develops into squamous cell carcinoma. The problem can influence people today of all ages, irregardless of intercourse, but typically strikes males more than fifty. Possibility raises with age. Actinic cheilitis i...
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Author:
Jan Pate
16th May 2011
Do you worry about your moles? Most people have anywhere between 10 and 40 moles on their body, and the good news is that most of those moles do not become cancerous. Moles can appear flat or raised, and can be pink, tan, brown or the same color as the sk...
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Author:
iTriage
13th April 2011
Skin Cancer Causes Ultraviolet Symptoms Treatment Surgery Medicines
Skin tumors are growths of the skin with different causes and different degrees of malignancy. The three types of cancer most common malignant skin carcinoma basal cell, squamous cell ...
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Author:
smith
08th April 2011
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, is a precise surgical technique for removing several types of skin cancers. During Mohs surgery, layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only canc...
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Author:
Dr. Jonathan Ross Berman
09th March 2011
Skin Cancer Treatment Los Angeles for Healthy and Cancer free skin
As the world progresses, the cases of cancer are increasingly being reported and the figures are terrifying. With so much happenings around us, the cause for worrying is increasing but th...
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Author:
skincancersla
08th March 2011
For the most part of their life, humans seem to take for granted the role and function of the skin by paying little to no attention to its condition until something bad happens to it.The skin represents the largest organ of the body and has various functi...
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Author:
alinamorrow
06th March 2011
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. An estimated one million people a year are diagnosed with it.A person has a one in five chance of being diagnosed with skin cancer during their life. Fortunately,death from this type of c...
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Author:
jason.morrow