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The spot on your skin which is currently okay may change later and become skin cancer. Usually, they either burn it off or keep an eye on it for a period of time. Depending on the type of the growth, they will do a biopsy (slice it off and send it to the lab for testing) to be certain.
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What diseases have the potential to be weapons of mass destruction?
skin cancer, brain problems
What does basal cell carcinoma mean?
skin cancer
Why are people in Australia more at risk of getting skin cancer?
You do not say what comparison you are making. You might mean, why are Australians more likely to get skin cancer than, let us say, the British are, or you might mean, why are Australians more likely to get skin cancer than they are to get liver cancer. Or you may want to know why they are more likely to get skin cancer than they used to be last year.
What does skin cancer mean?
Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in skin cells. There are several types of skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other types. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. The main cause is overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. The best defense for skin cancer is to avoid overexposure to sunlight. Early detection of skin cancer increases chances for a more successful recovery.
An increase in human skin cancer rates is a potential problem that could result from loss of _______ high in the atmosphere.?
waith
What is the scientific name for skin cancer?
The scientific name for skin cancer is melanoma.
Does Lil' Wayne have skin cancer?
It is said that Lil Wayne does have skin cancer.
Will you get skin cancer if you wear sunblock?
Maybe. Skin block provides protection from UV rays, which is a leading cause of skin cancer, but that does not mean you will not get skin cancer as there are other ways for it to form. People who work indoors, and expose their skin to the sun for extended periods of time tend to form skin cancer more often that people who are commonly exposed to the sun for moderate times. (see link)
What is the dependent variable of skin cancer?
the temp.intering into your skin and starts the skin cancer
What does acscm mean after a doctors name?
Australasian college for skin cancer medicine
Can you get skin cancer if you eat someone with skin cancer?
Yes, you can :)
Is HPV cancer?
No. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a virus that has the potential to cause cancer and/or genital warts. Just because you have HPV does not mean you have or will have cancer, but we now it is the primary cause of several types of cancer.
