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Health Information Causes of Skin Cancer

Picture of two women and a teenage girl sitting on a picnic blanket Causes of Skin Cancer

Although there are other contributing factors, including heredity and environment, sunburn and ultraviolet (UV) lightdamage the skin - damage that can lead to skin cancer. Most people receive 50 percent of their lifetime ultraviolet (UV) exposure by 20 years of age.


 

Skin Cancer Surveillance and Prevention at Rush

Screening, early detection and prevention of skin cancer are priorities at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dermatologists, medical oncologists and surgeons examine patients for early signs of malignancy or premalignant lesions. Rush also 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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