What Is Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer?

Verywell Health, March 15, 2021.

Nonmelanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. They include several different types of skin cancer, but the two most common are squamous cell skin cancer (or squamous cell carcinoma) and basal cell carcinoma. 

Most nonmelanoma skin cancers are easily treatable, especially when caught early, but some are more dangerous. For most people, skin cancers are relatively preventable. Read More >