Skin Cancer

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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of skin cancer. It looks at how skin cancer is a growing problem in society because so many people misunderstand it and how, since it is the most common form of cancer, so much more needs to be done to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer to help control the disease and its spread.

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"In 1993, it was estimated that 700,000 new cases of skin cancer would be diagnosed (Sherry 81), and every year the numbers get larger, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a worldwide group working to treat and prevent the disease. In addition, "About 41,600 Americans were diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1998, and 7,300 died from the disease" (Goff 28). These numbers have increased dramatically since 1930, and it seems as more Americans have fun in the sun, they will pay later when skin cancer attacks. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Each one has slightly different characteristics, but they are all dangerous, especially if left untreated."

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