Dermatology

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer. it affects mostly the elderly and has become increasingly common since the 1980s.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma of the skin is the most common skin cancer. It is associated with sun exposure and becomes more likely with increasing age.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, the second most common type of skin cancer, is associated with sun exposure and is more likely with increasing…

Cancer 06 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer associated with sun exposure. Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.