Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma)—Health Professional Version
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancers. Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, which make the melanin. Find evidence-based information on skin cancer treatment, causes and prevention, screening, research, genetics, and statistics.
Skin Cancer Treatment
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Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about treatment options for nonmelanoma skin cancer based on cell type and extent of disease in this summary for clinicians.
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Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent melanoma in this summary for clinicians.
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma in this summary for clinicians.
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Childhood Basal & Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in this summary for clinicians.
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Childhood Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about the risk factors, prognosis, diagnosis, molecular features, and treatment of pediatric melanoma in this summary for clinicians.
Clinical Trials for Skin Cancer
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Find a list of non-melanoma skin cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Melanoma
Find a list of melanoma skin cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Merkel Cell Cancer
Find a list of Merkel Cell cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Prevention Clinical Trials for Melanoma
Find a list of non-melanoma skin cancer prevention clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
Drugs Approved for Skin Cancer
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Drugs Approved for Skin Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for skin cancer. The list includes generic names and brand names.
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Drugs Approved for Melanoma
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for melanoma. The list includes generic names and brand names.
Prevention and Screening for Skin Cancer
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Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about factors that influence skin cancer risk and strategies to prevent it in this summary for clinicians.
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Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about skin cancer risk factors and the benefits and harms of screening in this summary for clinicians.
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Melanoma Risk Assessment Tool
Use the Melanoma Risk Assessment Tool (MRAT) to estimate an individual’s risk of developing melanoma skin cancer.
Additional Skin Cancer Information and Resources
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Advances in Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers ResearchClinical advances, research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to progress in treating melanoma and other skin cancers.
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Melanoma of the Skin StatisticsFind information about trends in melanoma on the Cancer Stat Facts: Melanoma of the Skin page.
Genetics
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Genetics of Skin Cancer (PDQ®)
Get comprehensive information about the genetics of skin cancer and interventions in this summary for clinicians.
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Childhood Cancer Genomics (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about various genetic alterations and precision medicine concepts in childhood cancers in this summary for clinicians.
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Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about cancer genetics risk assessment and genetic counseling, including the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic testing, in this summary for clinicians.