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General Overview Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the skin. Overview:Skin cancer Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma is a skin cancer of the melanocytes, the cells that make skin color and give moles their dark color. More about melanoma InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on melanoma: What is melanoma? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my healthcare provider about melanoma? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Chemotherapy Mohs micrographic surgery Radiation therapy Surgery Preventing Skin Cancer Keeping skin cancer at bay Could eating tomatoes help reduce your risk of getting skin cancer? Perhaps, but don't forget the sunscreen and hats, too. Read more here. Play it safe in the sun Did you know that even people with dark skin can get skin cancer? Here's how you can protect your skin while you sweat it out in the sun.		Preventing Skin Cancer (Continued) Protect your skin: how to avoid sun exposure Although you may feel healthier with a bit of a tan—your skin sure doesn't! The sunlight that warms our bones and makes flowers grow contains UV radiation. Too much UV radiation can damage the skin. Learn more here. Special Topics Cancer tests that can save your life Read more here about screening tests for skin, breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer. True or False? True or false: dark-skinned people don’t need sunscreen Is it true that people with dark skin are not at risk of getting a sunburn or skin cancer? Related Conditions Karposi's sarcoma Moles Pressure ulcers Sunburn Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Cancer prevention Cancer treatment Resources American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org Cancer Care, Inc. http://www.cancercare.org National Cancer Institute http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov

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