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How are Moles and Skin Cancer Linked?

Friday, May 25th, 2012

How are Moles and Skin Cancer Linked?

There are several types of skin cancer that involve either the growth of new moles or changes in existing moles, so moles and skin cancer are actually linked together.

Skin cancer is one of the most common of all forms of cancers that humans can develop. Cancer involves a transformation of normal cells where they multiply and grow beyond their normal controls. They form a mass known as a tumor.

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Skin Cancer – The Basics

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer – The Basics

Cancer is the most dreadful disease. However, skin cancer is somewhat less virulent compared to the other variety of cancers, but it has the ability to spread. Skin cancer is by far the most common form of cancer among human beings. The incidence of such cancer is quite high. The USA records several thousands cases every year.

The uncontrolled growth of skin cells results in skin cancer. The type of skin cancer depends upon the type of cell it arises from.

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