Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread. Exposure to sunlight is the main cause of melanoma and can somewhat be prevented if someone takes great precautions while out in the sun. For example, continually putting on sunscreen, covering up with light weight clothes, staying in the shade, etc. A warning sign of Melanoma is usually a spot on your skin that seems abnormal or out of place. If you spot something like this on your skin have it checked by your doctor. If melanoma is caught in the early stages it can pretty easily be removed with surgery, but in the later stages will require other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Sometimes more than one treatment is needed to help treat melanoma.
Melanoma is a cancer that forms in the melanocytes. Abnormal growth in those melanocytes(malignant melanoma) are known for being the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Melanoma is prone to spread, but unlike other forms of skin cancer it can develop in parts of the body that are not normally exposed to sunlight. If not detected in its earliest stages this form of cancer is the most life threatening. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and it does not typically spread. Squamous cell carcinoma develops in the middle layer of the epidermis. If not treated appropriately this form of cancer can be life threatening.
Squamous cell carcinomas detected at an early stage and removed promptly are almost always curable and cause minimal damage. However, left untreated it can penetrate the underlying tissue and can become disfiguring. There are several ways to eradicate SCC, the choice of treatment is based on the tumors size, type, locaion and depth. To eradicate SCC there are many types of surgerys you can undergo as well as radiation and medications you can take to help.
Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the squamous cells. Squamous cells make up the middle and outer layer of the skin. It develops when thin flat squamous cells develop errors in their DNA. The DNA errors disrupt the process of older skin being sloughed of when they die, causing cells to grow out of control. Much of the damage to the DNA is caused by UV radiation found in sunlight and in commercial tanning beds. Squamous cell carcinoma can be prevented by avoiding the sun during the brightest moment of the day, wearing sunscreen year-round and wearing protective clothing.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells. Basal cells line the epidermis, and replace old cells with new ones. BCC can be prevented by avoiding the sun during the brightest moments of the day, as well as applying sunscreen regularly if you are in the sun all day. Also wearing light weight clothing to cover your skin will also help prevent BCC. BCC can increase your chances of getting other types of skin cancer, including melanoma.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is caused by uncontrolled growth in the skin basal cells. It usually looks like an open sore or blister and is caused by intense sun exposure. The cancer rarely grows far from the original tumor, so surgery is the most common type of treatment for this skin cancer.