basal cell carcinoma Archives - Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute

08 Jun Screening and surveying the skin for signs of skin cancer

Posted at 18:14h in Medical

Skin cancer screening is a comprehensive review of a patient’s skin for early detection of suspicious-looking lesions. Early diagnosis of skin cancer is imperative. In the case of melanoma, early detection may potentially save your life. Skin surveillance is also a form of cancer screening for...

18 May May is skin cancer awareness month

Posted at 06:00h in Uncategorized

Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is typically divided into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and is by far the most common cancer in South Africa. Although melanoma is...