Cancer

Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Skin in Overview The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Introduction in Overview Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer (carcinoma). Melanoma is the most serious. But there are others that are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. Here's what you need to know about the stages of nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment, Managing Side Effects Radiation therapy uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment. Here's what you need to know about radiation therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview, Prevention and Screening A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Here's what you should know about risk factors for nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  Skin Cancer: Prevention in Prevention and Screening Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more