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Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are in the outermost layer of skin, called the epidermis. The epidermis itself has three layers they are upper, middle and bottom. The upper and middle layer is made up of squamous cells and bottom layer is made up of melanocytes and basal cells.
Basal Cell
Basal Cell is the mainly common form of skin cancer, accounting for 75% to 80% of cases. It was once found generally in middle-aged or older people but nowadays it is also being seen at younger ages. Skin cancer can occur anyplace on your body, but it is mainly common in places that have been exposed to more sunlight, such as your face, neck, hands, and arms.
Squamous Cell
In Squamous Cell are 16% to 20% of skin cancer cases and occurs for both men and women. It generally appears on the face, ear, neck, lips, and backs of the hands.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a diseases it will affect the cells which produce the skin's color. Melanoma is much extra dangerous than the other types of skin cancer. Melanoma can spread quickly to additional parts of the body.
Treatment for Skin Cancer
There are several kinds of treatments for skin cancer they are
Surgery
Surgery is a most common treatment for skin cancer. The base cell, squamous cell and melanoma the skin cancers can be successfully treated in almost all cases if they be diagnosed and treated when the tumor is relatively thin. Surgery to remove the tumor be the standard treatment except numerous other options are available.
Electrochemotherapy
Electrochemotherapy use a combination of chemotherapy and electrical pulses to treat the cancer. |
