How does one get skin cancer?

The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation from the sun which damages the DNA in the skin cells causing them to grow in abnormal ways and to become cancer cells.

Where does skin cancer occur most often?

Skin cancer lesions are more likely to occur on the areas of the body that are more often exposed to the sun – the neck, face, arms, but can really appear anywhere on the body.

How can I find a reliable skin cancer clinic?

Try to get personal recommendations and find out everything you can about the clinics you’re considering.   Make sure the provider is knowledgeable about your particular type of skin cancer and about the current research and treatment modalities in the field.