About this episode
Rob and Zach discuss the clinical and pathological features of skin cancer, focusing on its major types.
Send us Fan Mail Ninja Nerds! In this episode, Rob and Zach discuss the most important clinical and pathological features of skin cancer, focusing on the three major types—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. We begin with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer, reviewing its typical appearance on sun-exposed areas, local invasiveness, and strong association with chronic UV exposure. Zach explains how to recognize key warning signs, differenti...
People in this episode
Hosts: Rob, Zach
Topics covered
- skin cancer
- basal cell carcinoma
- squamous cell carcinoma
- melanoma
- clinical features
- pathological features
- UV exposure
Keywords
- skin cancer
- basal cell carcinoma
- squamous cell carcinoma
- melanoma
- UV exposure
- clinical features
- pathological features
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Books & works: Skin Cancer
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