US researchers have shown a significant link between having non-melanoma skin cancer and the chance of developing other types of cancers in the body over one's lifetime.
A significant link between having non-melanoma skin cancer and the chance of developing other types of cancers in the body over one's lifetime, has been shown by a US study published Tuesday.
The researchers, led by University of South Carolina medical doctor Anthony Alberg, said that the risk of coming down with another form of cancer doubles for people who have a history of benign, non-melanoma skin cancer.
Skin Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
The base figures showed that the skin-cancer sufferers in the study were 3.8 times as likely to be struck with another cancer.
After controlling for other factors such as sex, age, size and habits, the researchers placed the risk at about double.
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Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer, newly affecting about one million people each year in the United States alone, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Breast Cancer - Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Prevention & Prognosis
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
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