Skin Cancer

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells become damaged from a substance such as ultraviolet radiation, genetic mutations or defects in cell reproduction. The three major types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world. Some risk factors for developing skin cancer include:

• Fair skin
• Family history
• Red or blond hair
• Having over 50 moles

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