Important facts about skin cancer

Important facts about skin cancer

1.     Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and more common than you think.   

About 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that in 2015, melanoma (a more severe type of skin cancer) will account for more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined.

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What are the most common types of cancers?

What are the most common types of cancers?

What are the most common types of cancers? Lung Cancer. The ACS estimates there will be 221, 200 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the U.S. during 2015. Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S......

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What is colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. For 2015, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 93,090 new cases of colon cancer and 39,610 new cases of rectal cancer.  

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What is bladder cancer?

Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the bladder, most often in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. The disease usually affects older adults, however you can develop bladder cancer at just about any age. While the disease is common among both men and women, the risk is higher in men.

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