ABSTRACT

Skin Cancer Nonmelanoma skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell) are the most common malignancies in the United States. There are about 1,000,000 cases annually, and the cure rate is 90% with early detection and treatment. The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer is increasing because of a combination of increased exposure to ultraviolet light, changes in clothing style, increased longevity, and atmospheric ozone depletion.