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What is Non Melanoma Skin Cancer?
There are two types of skin cancers, Melanoma and Non Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSCs). The most common NMSCs are Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCCs) and Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCCs).
Actinic Keratosis (AK) refers to precancerous lesions of SCC; they occur in areas of skin that have been damaged by overexposure to sunlight, causing the skin cells to age and transform themselves gradually into cancer cells. AK lesions usually appear on the face, bald scalp, and back of hands, are usually reddish-brown in colour and have a rough, scaly surface. If left untreated, they can transform themselves into squamous cell carcinoma, a more serious condition.
Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCCs) are a type of skin cancer that can take the form of either a single bump, a series of small bumps, a reddish flat patch, a scar-like area or non healing sore, all characterized by their persistence. Although it is rare for BCCs to spread to other parts of the body, early treatment is very important because they can grow into nearby areas.
Bowen’s disease is squamous cell carcinoma of the superficial layer of the skin. The face, hands, genital region, trunk and lower legs are commonly affected. The lesions present as single, flat, slightly raised patches of red, occasionally pigmented, scaly skin and develop very slowly. If left untreated, the lesion can become invasive. Treatment is usually successful. |
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How to Manage Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
Surgery, cryotherapy and topical creams have been the mainstay of the treatments in the past. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a modern treatment for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancer, and is widely available in the UK.
PDT is a very different approach to the treatment of these types of lesions than the more conventional approaches such as cryotherapy, curettage, topical treatments or indeed surgery. PDT uses the chemical reaction between light and a light-activated drug to destroy the tumour cells, leaving an excellent cosmetic result.
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What is Non Melanoma Skin Cancer?
There are two types of skin cancers, Melanoma and Non Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSCs). The most common NMSCs are Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCCs) and Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCCs).
Actinic Keratosis (AK) refers to precancerous lesions of SCC; they occur in areas of skin that have been damaged by overexposure to sunlight, causing the skin cells to age and transform themselves gradually into cancer cells. AK lesions usually appear on the face, bald scalp, and back of hands, are usually reddish-brown in colour and have a rough, scaly surface. If left untreated, they can transform themselves into squamous cell carcinoma, a more serious condition.
Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCCs) are a type of skin cancer that can take the form of either a single bump, a series of small bumps, a reddish flat patch, a scar-like area or non healing sore, all characterized by their persistence. Although it is rare for BCCs to spread to other parts of the body, early treatment is very important because they can grow into nearby areas.
Bowen’s disease is squamous cell carcinoma of the superficial layer of the skin. The face, hands, genital region, trunk and lower legs are commonly affected. The lesions present as single, flat, slightly raised patches of red, occasionally pigmented, scaly skin and develop very slowly. If left untreated, the lesion can become invasive. Treatment is usually successful. |
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How to Manage Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
Surgery, cryotherapy and topical creams have been the mainstay of the treatments in the past. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a modern treatment for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancer, and is widely available in the UK.
PDT is a very different approach to the treatment of these types of lesions than the more conventional approaches such as cryotherapy, curettage, topical treatments or indeed surgery. PDT uses the chemical reaction between light and a light-activated drug to destroy the tumour cells, leaving an excellent cosmetic result.
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