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What Are the Stages of Skin Cancer?

Staging is the term oncologists use to define where melanoma is located and how much it has spread. Once the stage of skin cancer is determined, your physician can recommend a particular course of treatment. Learn more about cancer staging.

For more information about the stages of skin cancer, please visit our Health Library.

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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Stages

Learn more about basal and squamous cell stages of skin cancer.

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Skin cancer is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It is the most common form of cancer. If caught early, skin cancer can often be treated with success.

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