Introduction to Skin Cancer

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What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It also stores water, fat, and vitamin D.




How can I determine my personal risk?

It is estimated that 1 out of 7 people in the United States will develop some form of this cancer during their lifetime. One serious sunburn can increase the risk by as much as 50%.



Apollo Cancer Institute (Ext: 1970, 1971)

The Apollo Cancer Institute, which is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, advanced by latest technology with the most competent and highly skilled health care professionals. The institute provides the treatment in the following major specialties:



» Medical Oncology



» Surgical Oncology



» Pediatric Oncology



» Radiation Oncology



Apollo Hospital Chennai was the first medical institute established by the Apollo Group, in 1983. The Apollo Hospital Chennai is the pioneer for many revolutionary technologies and procedures in India including: total knee replacement, coronary angioplasty, stereotactic radiotherapy, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure.



This hospital is the first hospital in India to de awarded ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 certifications. Furthermore, it is also the first hospital in South India to receive accreditation from the Joint Commission International, USA



The Apollo Hospital shows statistics of 70% and 99.6% success rates in bone marrow transplants and heart surgeries respectively. The hospital offers a wide range of in-patient accommodation from General Wards to Suites.

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