According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), as of 2013, cancer of the skin is the most common type of cancer found in the United States, and continues to grow in incidence. Skin cancer starts in the top layer of skin (the epidermis) but can grow down into the lower layers, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. There are three main types of cells located in the epidermis, each of which can ...

The percentage of patients with lung cancer that develop skin metastases is low. The diagnosis is usually made using clinical information and skin biopsy in patients with suspicious skin lesions and history of smoking or lung cancer. The prognosis for patients having lung cancer with skin metastasis is very poor. We describe findings in a 70-year-old man with lung cancer with skin metastases. I...

Background Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and its prevalence continues to increase. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and psychological determinants of sunscreen use in order to prevent skin cancer among Iranian students based on the health belief model (HBM). Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 550 high school students in Abadan cit...

Skin cancer is the most common type of in Netherlands. Smartphone applications (apps) have been developed that can help people general population to decide whether a visit doctor necessary. In our study, from Netherlands, we set out explore public’s views about using apps identify skin cancers (skin screening).

One of the most serious types cancer is skin cancer. The rising number cases, high mortality rate, and cost medical treatment necessitate early detection its symptoms. Skin detected differentiated from melanoma using lesion criteria such as symmetry, color, size, shape.
 Given significance these challenges, researchers have developed a variety early-detection approaches for cancer.
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cutaneous metastases of rectal carcinoma is a rare event. it occurs in fewer than 4% of all patients with rectal cancer. when present, it typically signifies a disseminated disease with a poor prognosis. early detection and proper diagnosis of metastatic rectal cancer can significantly alter treatment and prognosis. we report a 70-year-old male who underwent rectal resection with permanent colo...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of skin cancers is constantly increasing in Morocco, and they have gradually become more aggressive due to a significant delay in the diagnosis. Our aim was to assess the levels of awareness and the influencing factors related to skin cancer knowledge in Morocco. METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out in Morocco through the medium of a validated questionn...