Skin Cancer Center

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

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?

• Chemotherapy
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Surgery

Could eating tomatoes help reduce your risk of getting skin cancer? Perhaps, but don't forget the sunscreen and hats, too. Read more here.

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.

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.

Read more here about screening tests for skin, breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer.

Is it true that people with dark skin are not at risk of getting a sunburn or skin cancer?

• Karposi's sarcoma
• Moles
• Pressure ulcers
• Sunburn