Skin cancer (non-melanoma) What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of our cells. Sometimes cells go wrong and become abnormal. These cancer cells keep dividing to make more and more abnormal cells.
Skin cancer (non-melanoma)
Find out how skin cancer is diagnosed, treated and how it might affect your life.
Signs and symptoms of skin cancer
Signs and symptoms of skin cancer
Ruth Fox, Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist, talks about the signs and symptoms of skin cancer and how it is diagnosed.
Ruth Fox, Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist, talks about the signs and symptoms of skin cancer and how it is diagnosed.
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Understanding skin cancer
and what it is
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Diagnosing
symptoms, causes and risk factors of skin cancer
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Organising
the practical, work and financial side
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Treating
skin cancer and what to expect
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Coping
with and after skin cancer treatment
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Resources
and publications to order, download and print
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Understanding skin cancer
Related
Order or download our free booklet about skin cancer. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, possible treatments, and practical issues.
Waiting for test results? Talk to us
Related
Waiting to hear the results of tests can be a worrying time. You can talk to us about anything that's concerning you.
Why choose us as your charity
Get involved
If you're deciding which charity to support with your fundraising, talk to us. We want to be there for everyone affected by cancer, and we need your help.
In your area
Local area
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Latest from the Online Community
Blog post
Staying safe in the sun – with style
Read Jen's guest blog post about how to deal with one of the day-to-day problems of living with skin cancer. She tells us how she has managed to maintain her sense of style while staying safe in the sun.
Featured group
Skin cancer
A group for anyone affected by any type of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. This is a place to get together, ask questions, share experiences and support each other.
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