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Skin cancer

Skin cancer is a common cancer in Australia which is caused by damage to the skin, usually from too much ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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Quick facts about skin cancer

  • Skin cancer is the 25th most common type of cancer in Malaysia

  • An average of 122 new cases of skin cancer is diagnosed every year

  • Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer

Types of skin cancer

There are two main types of skin cancer, depending on which type of cell the cancer starts in:

Melanoma skin cancer

Melanoma skin cancer develops in the cells that produce melanin, which are the cells that give skin colour.

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Non-melanoma skin cancer

Non-melanoma skin cancer encompasses all skin cancers that are not melanoma skin cancer

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Treatment for skin cancer

There are many different types of treatment for skin cancer. Your treatment will depend on you and your cancer.

Helpful links

Cancer Council

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Melanoma Institute Australia

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Melanoma Patients Australia

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References

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