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Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell, Basal Cell Carcinoma
Posted on November 19, 2007 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
Skin cancer is generally separated into two main categories, melanoma and nonmelanoma. Melanoma is the most severe form of skin cancer. The nonmelanoma group encompasses all other skin cancers. The two most common forms of nonmelanoma skin cancer, squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma, are named for the squamous or basal cells which become cancerous. The top layer of skin, the epidermis, is made up of basal and squamous cells. The surface of the skin is made of round, flat squamous cells, Read More This Post...
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