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Skin Lesion Leads To More Cancer Types Than Once Believed
Description: Actinic keratoses are sun-damaged rough patches or lesions on the skin - often pink and scaly - that doctors have long believed can turn into a form of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. Now researchers have determined that actinic keratoses appear responsible for a larger spectrum of skin cancers than previously thought. This research reinforces the need for skin cancer prevention. Current research is now being conducted to determine if one of the treatments for actinic keratoses will be effective in preventing skin cancers. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090602162000.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 6/8/2009
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