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The Three Skin Cancer Types to Know About

by Wanda Chambers

When you think about skin cancer, you often think it is just one type that you are dealing with. Many people often believe that all skin cancer is the same and since most skin cancer types are easily treatable, many people believe that it can easily be survived and is not life threatening whatsoever. However, that is not the case. You should know about the three cancer types, especially if you are exposed to the sun often or have a history of skin cancer in your family. Here are the three types of skin cancer to know about:

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. This one is typically not life threatening since it usually does not spread to other parts of the body. This makes it easily treatable, even in later stages. However, it should be treated as early as possible to ensure that it definitely does not spread. This skin cancer type looks like an open sore or red patch that stays the same size but sometimes becomes darker and worse, causing more and more damage to the skin if not treated early. 

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer type. This type of skin cancer grows really slowly, which also makes it more unlikely to be life threatening unless not treated early. This skin cancer type must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed to ensure that the slow spreading is completely prevented. Once this cancer type spreads, it makes it more difficult to treat, especially once it spreads to the tissues or bones. This cancer type appears differently than basal cell carcinoma since it is typically a flat brown or red patch on the skin that can become larger. 

Metastatic Melanoma

The third skin cancer type is metastatic melanoma, which is the most dangerous, but also much less common than the other two. This skin cancer type cannot be cured, but there are many treatment options that allow you to live as long a life as possible. This cancer type spreads really quickly, which is why it is so difficult to treat, especially since this is skin cancer at stage 4. This means that it has spread to the lymph nodes, organs, and other areas of the body. 

Knowing the difference between the three skin cancer types can make you more aware of how life threatening they can actually become if not treated early.For more information, talk to a professional like Vail Dermatology.

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