Overview & Facts

Here you'll find facts about nonmelanoma skin cancer -- how it starts, what happens, and what raises your risk.

What Is Nonmelanoma? Get an overview of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
How It Develops Nonmelanoma skin cancer usually develops slowly, meaning it can often be detected and treated early.
What Causes It? Nonmelanoma skin cancer is usually caused by overexposure to the sun and its ultraviolet rays.
What Increases Your Risk? Both genetic and lifestyle factors can increase your risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer.
How to Prevent It Most non-melanoma skin cancer can be prevented by protecting your skin from ultraviolet radiation.