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www.provenasaintjoe.org/hereco - [Cached]Published on: 2/12/2000 Last Visited: 9/29/2000
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common forms of skin cancer among Caucasians, says Mohammed Eikram, MD, a medical oncologist on staff at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, Ill. These non-melanoma skin cancers are almost always caused by a genetic reaction to ultraviolet light and they are most common in people with light skin or a family history of the disease, says Dr. Eikram. They usually begin as a new growth on your skin, such as a red or clear bump, flat nodule or rough patch, and they can develop ulcerations in the center.
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As with the non-melanoma skin cancers, early detection is critical, says Dr. Eikram. He recommends examining your skin each month to identify new growths or changes in a mole's size, borders, color or surface, as well as signs of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma. If you notice anything unusual, see your family doctor or a dermatologist immediately.
