The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
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Being told you have Kaposi sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. Here's what you need to know about the stages of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Surgery is the most common way to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer. There are many methods of surgery than can be used to remove the cancer. The goal is to completely remove the cancer while trying to limit harm to healthy tissue. This is especially important when the cancer is on the face.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.
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Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam.
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Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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