SKIN CANCER, NONMELANOMA

TYPES

1. Angiosarcoma

This type of cancer develops in the lining of the blood vessels and lymph vessels.

It can mostly occur in all areas of the body. However, it is a rare form of skin cancer.

2. Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma occurs when the skin is too much exposed to sunlight. The most affected body parts are the neck and the head. You can identify basal cell carcinoma when a bump on the skin is slightly transparent.

3. Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma

Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma occurs if white blood cells attack the skin.

Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has various types. These include:

• Intravascular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type
• Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma
• Primary cutaneous marginal zone B-cell lymphoma

4. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is another type of lymphoma, and is commonly known as non-hodgkin lymphoma. It is a rare type of skin cancer.

5. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) primarily begins in connective tissue cells at the middle layer of your skin (dermis). This is a very rare case of skin cancer.

6. Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma may be identified as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule in the face, head or neck.

7. Sebaceous carcinoma

Sebaceous carcinoma usually starts at the oil glands of the skin. The eyelids are often affected.

8. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

Although squamous cell carcinoma is a less life threatening type of skin cancer, immediate treatment is still needed to avoid more serious problems.

Squamous cell carcinoma starts at the middle and outer layers of the skin and can grow in all areas of the body.

SYMPTOMS

 Angiosarcoma signs and symptoms include:

• A raised, purplish area of skin that looks like a bruise
• A bruise-like lesion that grows larger over time
• A lesion that may bleed when scratched or bumped
• Swelling in the surrounding skin

Basal cell carcinoma signs and symptoms include:

• A brown, black or blue lesion
• A flat, scaly, reddish patch
• A pearly white, skin-colored or pink bump
• A white, waxy, scar-like lesion

Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma signs and symptoms include:

• A pink or purpleskin nodule under the skin

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma signs and symptoms include:

• Rash-like skin redness
• Skin tumors

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans signs and symptoms include:

• A bruise or a scar-likeappearance
• A lump of tissue that formsnear the skin surface

Merkel cell carcinoma signs and symptoms include:

• Fast-growing nodule
• Painless nodule
• A red, blue or purple nodule

Sebaceous carcinoma signs and symptoms includes:

• A yellowish lump that may bleed
• Painless lump
• Skin around the eyelid becomes thick

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin signs and symptoms includes:

• A firm, red nodule
• A flat sore with a scaly crust
• A new sore or raised area on an old scar or ulcer
• A red sore or rough patch inside your mouth
• A red, raised patch or wart-like sore in the anus or on your genitals
• A rough, scaly patch on your lip that may evolve to an open sore

DIAGNOSIS

There are many tests to help your dermatologist diagnose non-melanoma skin cancer. These tests may depend on what type of skin cancer you may have and may include:

• Blood tests
• Bone marrow biopsy
• Eye examination
• History and general exam
• Imaging tests
• Physical exam
• Removing a sample of tissue for testing
• Sentinel node biopsy
• Skin biopsy
• Skin exam

TREATMENT

Treatment options may depend on your age, type of skin cancer and underlying medical conditions.

Treatment includes:

• Chemotherapy
• Electro desiccation and curettage (ED&C)
• Freezing
• Laser therapy
• Light therapy
• Medications
• Mohs surgery
• Photodynamic therapy
• Radiation therapy
• Skin creams and ointments
• Stem cell transplant
• Surgery
• Surgical excision
• Targeted therapy