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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Skin Cancer Photo Gallery

Thursday October 16, 2008
Need to know what skin cancer loooks like? Check out these skin cancer pictures in our Skin Cancer Photo Gallery. You find examples of basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.

Fast Facts About Skin Cancer

  • Skin cancer and melanoma account for about 50% of all types of cancers diagnosed combined.
  • Skin cancer is one of the more preventable types of cancer.
  • More than 90% of skin cancer is causes by excessive exposure to the sun.
  • Each hour, 1 person dies from skin cancer.
See "8 Shocking Facts About Skin Cancer" for more statistics and facts about melanoma and skin cancer.

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