An individual's prognosis depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as their age and general health at the time of diagnosis. The majority of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are successfully treated. Shop Online. Contact Us. Cancer information What is cancer? Common cancer symptoms Facts and figures Explore What is cancer? Find out more. Jump to:. Jump to section. About non-melanoma skin cancer. Screening and Early Detection.
What is non-melanoma skin cancer? Basal cell carcinoma BCC symptoms BCC often has no symptoms and tends to grow slowly without spreading to other parts of the body. Symptoms of BCC can include: a pearly lump a scaly, dry area that is shiny and pale or bright pink in colour.
Squamous cell carcinoma SCC symptoms Symptoms of SCC may include: thickened red, scaly spot rapidly growing lump looks like a sore that has not healed may be tender to touch. Causes of non-melanoma skin cancer Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for example, by overexposure to ultraviolet UV radiation from the sun.
The risk of skin cancer is increased for people who have: increased numbers of unusual moles dysplastic naevi fair skin, a tendency to burn rather than tan, freckles, light eye colour, light or red hair colour had a previous skin cancer. Diagnosis of non-melanoma skin cancer Biopsy If you notice any significant changes to your skin, your doctor may examine you. Read more. Treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer The type of treatment depends on the type and size of the cancer and where it is located.
Staging Usually a biopsy is sufficient to determine the stage of a non-melanoma skin cancer. Biopsy Sometimes, all the cancer is removed with the biopsy and in this case it will be the only treatment received.
Surgery Surgery is the most common treatment. Chemotherapy Most non-melanoma cancer can be treated with chemotherapy that is applied to the skin as an ointment or cream.
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