- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Journals
- American Cancer Society
- Asbestos Cancer and Mesothelioma Support Center
- Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It begins in the basal cells—a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, though it can take other forms. Basal cell carcinoma occurs most often on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, such as your head and neck. On white skin, basal cell carcinoma often looks like a bump that's skin-colored or pink. On brown and Black skin, basal cell carcinoma often looks like a bump that's brown or glossy black and has a rolled border. New
- Blue-Light Therapy Warding off Skin Cancer from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- Canadian Cancer Society/Société canadienne du cancer select your region
- CancerCare
- Institute of Cancer Research [UK]
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) World Health Organization (WHO) [France]
- International Union Against Cancer [Geneva, Switzerland]
- Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin Lesions from WebMD
- Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. It most often develops in older people. Long-term sun exposure or a weak immune system may increase your risk of developing Merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to grow fast and to spread quickly to other parts of your body. Treatment options for Merkel cell carcinoma often depend on whether the cancer has spread beyond the skin. New
- Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (methat produce melanin—the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in your eyes and, rarely, inside your body, such as in your nose or throat. The exact cause of all melanomas isn't clear, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds increases your risk of developing melanoma. it can also develop in places not exposed to the sun. Melanoma can be treated successfully if it is detected early. New
- Mesothelioma Cancer Center
- Mesothelioma Treatment Options
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Photodynamic Therapy from the American Cancer Society.
Medical Treatment for Barretts Esophagus, Photodynamic Therapy – Mayo Clinic
- Sloan-Kettering – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin. It starts in cells called squamous cells. The squamous cells make up the middle and outer layers of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer. It is usually not life-threatening but if it's not treated, it can grow large or spread to other parts of the body. The growth of the cancer can cause serious complications. Most squamous cell carcinomas are caused by too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Squamous cell carcinomas can be anywhere on the skin. In people who sunburn easily, the cancer is usually found on areas of skin that have had a lot of sun. In people with Black and brown skin, squamous cell carcinomas are more likely to be on skin that isn't exposed to sun, such as the genitals. New
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