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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, and is estimated to affect about 1 million Americans each year. In fact, it is the most common of all cancers.  Learn the symptoms of and treatments for this skin cancer, and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.
 
 
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma, is estimated to afflict more than 250,000 Americans each year.  Discover the symptoms of and treatments for this disease, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
 
 
A number of abnormal but relatively harmless skin growths constitute the early warning signs of skin cancer.  These may be precancerous lesions, benign tumors, or malignant tumors that are  on the topmost layer of the skin.  They are important to recognize, because they are a warning sign of potential skin cancer.
 
 
Dysplastic Nevi Syndrome Do you have more than 100 moles?  You may have dysplastic nevi syndrome.  It isn't skin cancer, but it is an indication you are at increased risk for melanoma.   
 
 
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