Skin Cancer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Skin Cancer Overview
- Skin Cancer Causes
- Skin Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Skin Cancer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Skin Cancer - Describe Your Experience
Multimedia
Media file 1: Skin cancer. Malignant melanoma.
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Media file 2: Skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma.
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Media file 3: Skin cancer. Superficial spreading melanoma, left breast. Photo courtesy of Susan M. Swetter, MD, Director of Pigmented Lesion and Cutaneous Melanoma Clinic, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
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Media file 4: Skin cancer. Melanoma on the sole of the foot. Diagnostic punch biopsy site located at the top. Photo courtesy of Susan M. Swetter, MD, Director of Pigmented Lesion and Cutaneous Melanoma Clinic, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
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Media file 5: Skin cancer. Melanoma, right lower cheek. Photo courtesy of Susan M. Swetter, MD, Director of Pigmented Lesion and Cutaneous Melanoma Clinic, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
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Media file 6: Skin cancer. Large sun-induced squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) on the forehead and temple. Image courtesy of Dr. Glenn Goldman.
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