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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the outer layers of the skin. The skin has many types of cells, such as melanocytes, squamous cells and basal cells.
UHN Resources
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What to Do When Receiving Radiation Therapy to Cancers Involving Your Skin |
UHN Clinics or Centres
Related Web Sites
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Melanoma Patients' Information Page |
| This site was founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them. The Web site includes an online community of melanoma patients, useful tools like staging and prognostic calculators, physician referral and a bookstore. | |
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Canadian Cancer Society: What You Need To Know About Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer |
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: Skin Cancer and Sunlight |
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Health Canada: Preventing Skin Cancer |
