The most prevalent type of cancer is skin cancer. It happens when skin cells develop in an uncontrolled manner. Doctors can also determine the type of skin cancer by looking at the cells.

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells, tissues of the skin. It occurs when abnormal cells in the skin grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body. The most common causes of skin cancer are exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Symptoms of skin cancer may include changes in the size, shape, or color of a mole or other skin lesion, and the appearance of new growths. Treatment for skin cancer includes surgical removal of the cancerous cells, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Early detection and treatment are critical for successful treatment of skin cancer, and regular skin examinations and protection from sun exposure are important preventive measures.

Symptoms of Skin Cancer:

• Skin lesions. A new mole, unusual growth, bump, sore, scaly patch, or dark spot develops and doesn’t disappear.
• Asymmetry. The two halves of a lesion or mole aren’t identical.
• Border. Lesions have ragged, uneven edges.
• Color. A spot has an unusual color, such as white, pink, black, blue, or red. It could also have more than one color within a lesion.
• Diameter. The size is larger than 1/4 inch or about the size of a pencil eraser.
• Evolving. You can detect that the mole changes in any way, such as the size, shape, color, or symptoms like itching, pain, or bleeding.

The treatment of skin cancer depends on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the patient's overall health, and other individual factors. The treatment options for skin cancer include:

Surgery: The removal of the cancerous cells through surgery is an option for most skin cancers.

Radiation Therapy: Utilizing targeted, high-energy beams to kill cancer cells in specific bodily regions, radiation treatment aids in the destruction of cancer cells. Lymphoma patients benefit greatly from this treatment.

Chemotherapy: Anti-cancer drugs are used to kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading.

Targeted therapy: Drugs that target specific genes or proteins in cancer cells are used to stop them from growing and spreading.

Immunotherapy: Treatment that boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer cells.

Treatment plans are personalized for each patient, and a combination of treatments may be used. Patients may also receive supportive care to manage symptoms and side effects of treatment. Regular follow-up appointments and monitoring are essential for successful treatment of skin cancer. Early detection and treatment are critical for the best possible outcome, and prevention measures such as sun protection are important to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.