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Cancer Types - Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

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Skin cancer strikes more people worldwide than any other form of cancer. Although more common in fair-skinned people, anyone can develop skin cancer. In the United States alone, one million Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight, especially when too much time is spent in the sun. Avoiding sun overexposure is the best defense against skin cancer. And, catching skin cancer early can provide a better chance for successful treatment.

Skin Care and Cancer Prevention
Precancerous Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Skin Condition)
Facts About Skin Cancer
Types of Skin Cancer
Treatment Options
- Skin Cancer Treatments

Skin Cancer Programs at Rush

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago offers more than a dozen programs specializing in the treatment of specific cancers, including skin cancer. Screening, early detection and prevention are priorities at Rush. Dermatologists, medical oncologists and surgeons examine patients for early signs of malignancy or premalignant lesions. Rush offers comprehensive care for skin cancer with state-of-the-art treatment and surgical options.

Click below to learn about specific skin cancer programs at Rush:

Finding a specialist at Rush:

To find a dermatologist at Rush click here.

Or make an appointment with a doctor at Rush by calling our toll-free physician referral number:

(888) 352-RUSH.

To reach the hospital operator, call (312) 942-5000. If you have difficulty hearing, call (312) 942-2207 (TTY/TTD).



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