Communicable Diseases

Skin Cancer Skin cancer may be caused by sun exposure or from a genetic predisposition to the disease.  Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Skin cancer is a common and often deadly disease.  Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when skin cells are damaged and change in size, shape, or color.  It can affect the outer layer of the skin, or the layer of cells under the surface of the skin.  In this article, we will explore the complexities of skin cancer, equipping you with knowledge to better understand the skin cancer types and treatments. How can skin cancer appear? Skin cancer is a common disease, with an estimated one million new cases each year only in the United States. Skin cancer is a type of cancer that can appear on the skin, in the form of a bump, a lesion, or a mole.  Skin cancer can develop from skin cells that grow too quickly, or from the cells that make up the top layer of the skin.  Some types of skin cancer are caused by repeated exposure to