Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma)—Patient Version
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is much less common than the other types but much more likely to invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Most deaths from skin cancer are caused by melanoma. Explore the links on this page to learn more about skin cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials, and more.
Skin Cancer Treatment
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Skin Cancer Treatment
Find out about risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, prognosis, staging, and treatment for skin cancer.
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Melanoma Treatment
Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent melanoma in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment
Find out more about risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, prognosis, staging, and treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma.
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Childhood Melanoma Treatment
Learn more about the risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent childhood melanoma in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Childhood Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin Treatment
Learn more about the risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, and treatment of childhood basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Cancer treatment may cause late effects in childhood cancer survivors months or years after successful treatment. Learn about long-term physical, psychological, and social effects in this expert-reviewed summary.
Clinical Trials for Skin Cancer
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Find a list of non-melanoma skin cancer treatment clinical trials and use the filters to refine the results.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Melanoma
Find a list of melanoma skin cancer treatment clinical trials and use the filters to refine the results.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Merkel Cell Cancer
Find a list of Merkel Cell cancer treatment clinical trials and use the filters to refine the results.
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Prevention Clinical Trials for Melanoma
Find a list of non-melanoma skin cancer prevention clinical trials and use the filters to refine the results.
Drugs Approved for Skin Cancer
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Drugs Approved for Skin Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for skin cancer. The list includes generic names and brand names.
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Drugs Approved for Melanoma
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for melanoma. The list includes generic names and brand names.
Prevention and Screening for Skin Cancer
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Skin Cancer Prevention
Learn more about the risks and possible protective factors for skin cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Protect Your Skin
Exposure to UV radiation from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths causes early aging and skin damage that can lead to skin cancer. Find information, including tips, on how to protect your skin.
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Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
Learn about moles, dysplastic nevi, and melanoma, including how they differ and factors that may increase the risk of melanoma.
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Skin Cancer on Black and Brown Skin
Learn about the causes of skin cancer on darker skin, how to find it early, and see photos of skin cancer on darker skin tones.
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Skin Cancer Screening
Learn about tests that have been studied to detect or screen for skin cancer in this expert reviewed summary.
Additional Skin Cancer Information and Resources
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Advances in Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers ResearchClinical advances, research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to progress in treating melanoma and other skin cancers.
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Melanoma of the Skin StatisticsFind information about trends in melanoma on the Cancer Stat Facts: Melanoma of the Skin page.