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After your treatment, you will need regular checkups because having skin cancer once means you are more likely to get it again.

Can nonmelanoma skin cancer be prevented?

You can prevent it by being careful in the sun. Stay out of the sun at midday, when the sun’s rays are strongest. Wear sunscreen or other sun protection. Do not use tanning booths or sunlamps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about skin cancer:	What is nonmelanoma skin cancer? What causes nonmelanoma skin cancer? What are the symptoms of nonmelanoma skin cancer? What increases my risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer? How can I prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer? How can I protect my skin from the sun and ultraviolet radiation?
Being diagnosed:	How is nonmelanoma skin cancer diagnosed? What is a skin biopsy?
Getting treatment:	What is the treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer? Will I need to take medicines? Will I need surgery?
Living with skin cancer:	How can I keep nonmelanoma skin cancer from coming back?

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Last Updated: October 01, 2010

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