What Are Different Types of Skin Cancers?
• Basal Cell Carcinoma: This is the most common type of skin cancer. Almost 8 out of 10 skin cancer cases are of this type. This skin cancer type is a very slow-growing cancer and stands very less chances of spreading to other parts of body. • Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This type of skin cancer is more harmful than Basal Cell Carcinoma, and it also stands very less chances of spreading to other parts of the body. This type of skin cancer is second most common after Basal Cell Carcinoma. • Malignant Melanoma: This type of skin cancer is most dangerous skin cancer and growth of this skin cancer is fastest among the other skin cancer types. Among the above type of skin cancers, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma are also called nonmelanoma cancer. What Are Different Types of Treatments Available? Skin cancer treatment involves: Surgery: Surgery for skin cancer involves cutting the skin area which is affected. Surgery can be most effective if the affected area is cut from the s
