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Non-melanoma skin cancer
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Bereznicki, LRE, Non-melanoma skin cancer, Australian Pharmacist, 28, (3) pp. 240-245. ISSN 0728-4632 (2009) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the
world.' The estimated age-standardised rate of
non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in Australia is 1170
per 100,000 population, based on a 2002 national survey."
The three main forms of skin cancer occurring in Australia
are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma
(SCC) and melanoma." Merkel cell lesions, Kaposi sacoma
and cutaneous Iymphona are other rare types of cancer
which may occasionally affect the skin.' Actinic (or solar)
keratoses are the most common pre-malignant lesion seen by
dermatologists, and have the potential to progress to SCCS,5,6
This article will provide an overview of NMSe and actinic
keratoses, including their natural history, incidence, risk
factors, clinical features, prevention and treatment.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Professional, Non Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | non - melanoma skin caner |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Research Field: | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) |
| Objective Field: | Skin and Related Disorders |
| Author: | Bereznicki, LRE (Professor Luke Bereznicki) |
| ID Code: | 57709 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
| Deposited On: | 2009-08-10 |
| Last Modified: | 2010-10-06 |
| Downloads: | 523 View Download Statistics |
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