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Many types of skin cancer require the clinical care of a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Introduction

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Diagnosis

Melanoma: Introduction

Melanoma: Diagnosis

Melanoma: Stages

Other Types of Skin Cancer: Kaposi's Sarcoma

Merkel Cell Cancer

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