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description: If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, you’re likely facing decisions that can be hard to understand. Our Treatment & Resources information can help.
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# Skin Cancer Treatment & Resources

## Making Sense of It All

### Disease-specific treatment information

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, you’re likely facing decisions that may feel overwhelming. Treatment options can be hard to understand. Be sure to speak with your medical team in detail about your diagnosis and treatment options, and advocate for yourself! Ask for clarification on anything you are uncertain about.

To help you navigate this complex landscape, our skin cancer treatment pages provide physician-reviewed information about your options. Treatment options vary widely and are specific to the type of condition you have. So be sure to review the treatment page that matches your diagnosis:

[Actinic Keratosis Treatment](http://skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/actinic-keratosis-treatment-options/)

[Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment](http://skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/bcc-treatment-options/)

[Melanoma Treatment](http://skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-treatments/)

[Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment](http://skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-treatment/)

[Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment](http://skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/scc-treatment-options/)

[Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/advanced-scc/)

[Rare Skin Cancer Information & Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/rare-skin-cancers/)

### Treatment glossary

Each treatment page also includes links to our treatment glossary. There you will find more detailed information on the medications and procedures used to treat skin cancers and pre-cancers.

[ Skin Cancer Treatment Glossary](http://skincancer.org/treatment-resources/treatment-glossary/)

### More resources

At the Skin Cancer Foundation, our goal is to educate and empower patients, their families and caregivers. While we do not have physicians on staff to provide consultations or treatment, we offer a list of educational resources and other information to assist you in your journey.

[Support Resources for Patients](http://skincancer.org/treatment-resources/support-resources/)

## Sun & Skin News

[](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/gordon-ramsays-skin-cancer-the-news-heard-around-the-world/ "Gordon Ramsay’s Skin Cancer: The News Heard Around the World")![Gordon Ramsay]()

[Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/healthy-lifestyle/)

[Skin Cancer Information](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/skin-cancer-information/)

### [Gordon Ramsay’s Skin Cancer: The News Heard Around the World](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/gordon-ramsays-skin-cancer-the-news-heard-around-the-world/ "Gordon Ramsay’s Skin Cancer: The News Heard Around the World")

[](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/behind-the-lab-coat-our-2024-research-grant-awardees/ "Behind the Lab Coat: Our 2024 Research Grant Awardees")![A woman wearing safety goggles and a lab coat uses a pipette to transfer liquid to a test tube in a lab.]()

[Skin Cancer Information](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/skin-cancer-information/)

### [Behind the Lab Coat: Our 2024 Research Grant Awardees](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/behind-the-lab-coat-our-2024-research-grant-awardees/ "Behind the Lab Coat: Our 2024 Research Grant Awardees")

[](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/special-report-the-dangers-of-skin-cancer-for-outdoor-workers/ "SPECIAL REPORT: The Dangers of Skin Cancer for Outdoor Workers")![Tree cutters hanging on ropes in tree]()

[Skin Cancer Information](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/skin-cancer-information/)

### [SPECIAL REPORT: The Dangers of Skin Cancer for Outdoor Workers](https://www.skincancer.org/blog/special-report-the-dangers-of-skin-cancer-for-outdoor-workers/ "SPECIAL REPORT: The Dangers of Skin Cancer for Outdoor Workers")

Last updated: July 2022 

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  * [Sun Protection▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/)
    * [Sunscreen](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/)
    * [Eye Protection](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/eye-protection/)
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  * [Skin Cancer Pictures | What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-pictures/)
  * [Skin Cancer in Skin of Color](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/)
  * [Actinic Keratosis▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/)
    * [Actinic Keratosis Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/causes-and-risk-factors/)
    * [Actinic Keratosis Warning Signs and Images](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/actinic-keratosis-warning-signs-and-images/)
    * [Actinic Keratosis Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/actinic-keratosis-treatment-options/)
  * [Basal Cell Carcinoma▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/)
    * [Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/bcc-causes-and-risk-factors/)
    * [Basal Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs and Images](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/bcc-warning-signs-images/)
    * [Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/bcc-treatment-options/)
  * [Melanoma▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/)
    * [Melanoma Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-causes-and-risk-factors/)
    * [Melanoma Warning Signs and Images](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-warning-signs-and-images/)
    * [Melanoma Stages](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/the-stages-of-melanoma/)
    * [Melanoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-treatments/)
  * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/)
    * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-risk-factors/)
    * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs and Images](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-warning-signs/)
    * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma Stages](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-stages/)
    * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-treatment/)
    * [Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patient Support Center](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/merkel-cell-carcinoma/mcc-patient-support/)
  * [Squamous Cell Carcinoma▼](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/)
    * [Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/scc-causes-and-risk-factors/)
    * [Squamous Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs and Images](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/scc-warning-signs-and-images/)
    * [Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/scc-treatment-options/)
    * [Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/advanced-scc/)
  * [Rare Skin Cancers](https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/rare-skin-cancers/)
* [Risk Factors▼](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/)
  * [Skin Cancer Myths & Misinformation](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/skin-cancer-myths-misinformation/)
  * [Working Outdoors](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/working-outdoors/)
  * [Risk Factors](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/)
  * [Tanning](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/tanning/)
  * [Sunburn](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/)
  * [Atypical Moles](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/atypical-moles/)
  * [UV Radiation](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/)
  * [Photosensitivity](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/photosensitivity/)
  * [Skin Type](https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/skin-type/)
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  * [Find a Dermatologist](https://www.skincancer.org/treatment-resources/find-a-dermatologist/)
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    * [Schedule](https://www.skincancer.org/early-detection/destination-healthy-skin/schedule/)
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  * [Skin Cancer Treatment Glossary](https://www.skincancer.org/treatment-resources/treatment-glossary/)
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  * [Support Resources▼](https://www.skincancer.org/treatment-resources/support-resources/)
    * [Robins Nest](https://www.skincancer.org/treatment-resources/support-resources/robins-nest/)
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  * [Skin Cancer Awareness Toolkit](https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/toolkit/)
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