National Cancer Institute - Skin Cancer Prevention
Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing skin cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
- www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/skin/patient
National Cancer Institute - What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer
Studies have found the following risk factors for skin cancer: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation : UV radiation comes from the sun, sunlamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.
- www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/skin/page4
Cancer - Skin Cancer Fact Sheet 2003 - Preventing America's Most ...
Although anyone can develop skin cancer, some people are at particular risk. Risk factors include. Light skin color, hair color, or eye color. Family history of skin cancer. Personal history ...
- www.cdc.gov/cancer/nscpep/skin.htm
ACS :: What Are The Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer?
A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of developing a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, exposing skin to strong sunlight is a risk ...
- www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_for_prostate_cance...
- 5/15/2006
ACS :: What Are the Risk Factors for Cancer of the Esophagus?
Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, unprotected exposure to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer, and smoking is a risk factor for lung, colon, and many other ...
- www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_2x_what_are_the_risk_factors_for_esophagus_canc...
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Risk Factors - OncologyChannel.com
There are many causes of skin cancer, although ultraviolet (UV) radiation - especially ... Risk Factors. Types. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Staging. Treatment. Follow-Up. Questions to ask. your physician.
- www.oncologychannel.com/nonmelanoma/riskfactors.shtml
- 5/16/2006
Risk Factors
Risk Factors for Skin Cancer : Skin cancers, whether they are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or melanoma, can have a number of causes.
- www.about-skin-disorders.com/skin-cancer/cancer-risk-factors.php
MedlinePlus: Skin Cancer
... Academy of Dermatology) Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer (Cleveland Clinic Foundation) What Are Actinic Keratoses? (American Academy of Dermatology) What Are the Risk Factors for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer? ...
- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Skin cancer
Known risk factors for skin cancer include the following: Complexion - Skin cancers are more common in people with light-colored skin, hair, and eyes. Genetics - Having a family history of melanoma ...
- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001442.htm
Risk Factors Related to Skin Cancer
The Lloyd Dermatology Center provides information on risk factors relating to skin cancer.
- www.lloyd-derm.com/cancer/risk.html
