The Top 3 Questions About Skin Cancer, Answered by an Oncologist | Stanford
Dr. Lidia Schapira answers the top 3 questions people have about skin cancer: What is it, how can I recognize it, and what can I do to protect myself? She introduces the three most common types of skin cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Schapira then explains the “ABCDE’s” of skin cancer warning signs, discusses risk factors like inherited genetic conditions and sun exposure, and offers tips for reducing your risk of skin cancer.
Skin cancer affects all different skin types and can appear anywhere. It’s important to know the risk factors, signs, and when to seek the help of an expert.
0:00 Introduction
0:24 What is skin cancer?
2:49 How to recognize skin cancer
4:44 Risk factors and ways to protect yourself
Dr. Schapira is a medical oncologist and a professor of medicine at Stanford University.
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 11/19/2021. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.
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