Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Skin cancer comes in different forms. One type, called nonmelanoma skin cancer, isn't the same as melanoma. This means it's cancer in the skin, but not the more serious melanoma type.

There are various kinds of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Two of the most common are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

How nonmelanoma skin cancer is treated depends on which type it is. A common treatment method is surgery to remove the cancerous cells. Other treatments might also be used, depending on the specifics of the cancer and its location. Sometimes, creams or other topical medications are used, or radiation therapy.