Skin cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world. Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun. This can be long term exposure, or short periods of intense sun exposure and burning.

There are two main types of skin cancer. Non-melanoma, which refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers. The other type of skin cancer is melanoma, which is less common and can be more serious.