Skin cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the skin. It affects the areas that are exposed to sunlight, and could affect other places too. There are different types of skin cancer and there are different treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemical peel treatment, etc.
Types:
Causes:
Risk factors are- fair skin people, moles on skin, excess sun exposures, sunburn history, weak immune systems, radiation exposures, precancerous skin lesions, chemical exposures to coal, tar, arsenic, etc.
Skin cancer usually presents as a growth or lump on the skin. The specific signs of these growths depend upon the type of cancer present. Symptoms pertaining to the type of cancer are listed below:-
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
A number of surgical techniques can be used depending upon the type of cancer and its extent.
Regular skin examinations by the patient themselves and the doctor at regular intervals would be necessary. A few tests may also be recommended by the doctor to make sure the cancer does not regrow.
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Skin cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the skin. It affects the areas that are exposed to sunlight, and could affect other places too. There are different types of skin cancer and there are different treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemical peel treatment, etc.
Types:
Causes:
Risk factors are- fair skin people, moles on skin, excess sun exposures, sunburn history, weak immune systems, radiation exposures, precancerous skin lesions, chemical exposures to coal, tar, arsenic, etc.
Skin cancer usually presents as a growth or lump on the skin. The specific signs of these growths depend upon the type of cancer present. Symptoms pertaining to the type of cancer are listed below:-
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
A number of surgical techniques can be used depending upon the type of cancer and its extent.
Regular skin examinations by the patient themselves and the doctor at regular intervals would be necessary. A few tests may also be recommended by the doctor to make sure the cancer does not regrow.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed worldwide, more in numbers than breast, prostate, lung or colon cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma affects more than 3 million people in the world.
The 3 main types of skin cancer are-
Ear, Face, Neck, Arms, Chest, and Back, the areas that are most exposed to sun rays.
The risk factors include- chronic sun exposures, light skin color, family history of skin cancer, presence of moles and freckles, history of sun burn injuries.
One must keep a check on the moles or freckles on the skin, change in skin color, size or thickness of skin, irregular outline on skin lesion, spots or sores that itch, open sores that do not heal within 3 weeks, spots on skin that may bleed,or scab. In case of any of these signs, one must contact the doctor.
The symptoms of different types of skin cancer are-
The cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in India varies across different cities and hospitals-
CITY | COST |
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai | INR 300000- INR 600000 |
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Bangalore | INR 280000- INR 580000 |
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Delhi | INR 280000- INR 580000 |
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Chennai | INR 270000- INR 570000 |
The 5 year survival rate of skin cancer treatment is 93 percent ( overall ). If the lesion is localised and treated early, then 99 percent, if skin cancer is spread in the body then survival rate is as less as 27 percent.
The various treatments of skin cancer are- Curettage, Electrodessication, Surgical excision, Mohs surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, Biological Therapy, Cryosurgery.