Skin cancer is a type of cancer that develops from malignant growths on the skin.  Unlike other forms of cancer, skin cancer can usually spotted in the early stages because clearly visible tumours develop on the skin.  Despite this it is still one of the most common cancers with the NHS claiming that it affects 60,000 people each year. Although there are different types of skin cancer (which I will be discussing below), the associated risk factors are very similar for all types.  They include: 1) ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT:- Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light is believed to be the leading … [Read more...]