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Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you have skin cancer, it is important to know which type you have because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of skin cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.



Basal and Squamous Cell Skin
CancerMelanoma Skin
CancerMerkel Cell Skin
CancerLymphoma of the Skin
Kaposi Sarcoma



Tools & Resources



Skin Cancer Image GallerySee examples of skin cancer, as well as other non-cancerous types of skin growths in this gallery



Skin ProceduresExplore common biopsy and treatment procedures for skin cancer with these 3D interactive animations



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