What is the deadliest cancer melanoma?

Melanoma Statistics. Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers. Rates of diagnosis for the disease have increased dramatically over the past three decades, outpacing almost all other cancers. Today, it is one of the most common cancers found among young adults in the United States.

Can squamous cell carcinoma turn into melanoma?

Squamous cell cancer cannot turn into melanoma since each type of cancer arises from different types of cells in the skin. It is possible, however, to have both squamous cell skin cancer and melanoma skin cancer at the same time.

Which is worse BCC SCC or melanoma?

While it is less common than basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), melanoma is more dangerous because of its ability to spread to other organs more rapidly if it is not treated at an early stage. Learn more about melanoma types, risk factors, causes, warning signs and treatment.

How common is skin cancer in Pakistan?

The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, reports skin cancer to be the fourth (6.68% of all cancers) and second (5.63 of all cancers) leading cause of cancer in males and females respectively in Northern Pakistan2. The frequency of skin cancer reported from the South is not high7.

Which is the best place to visit in Malakand?

There are rare scenic places and tourist resorts in Malakand like Jabban and Malakand hydro-electric project. Water passes through a three-mile-long tunnel, and has a natural fall of 350 feet. The main income-generating source in Malakand is the two power houses at Dargai and Malakand Khas.

Which is the main tehsil of Malakand District?

Batkhela is the main tehsil and capital of Malakand District. During the era of Ashoka and Kanishka Batkhela was ruled by a leader named Butt hence the city has been given the name Batkhela.

Are there any TV channels in Malakand District?

There are several cable operators which provide channels with one or two video channels. Manend Media is a recent addition to the media of Pakhtunkhwa and Malakand. It currently runs a News Paper Manend Aaina, a Web TV Manend TV, a Radio Channel Manend Radio and a Social Madia.

Can a melanoma survivor get another skin cancer?

People who’ve had melanoma can still get other cancers. In fact, melanoma survivors are at higher risk for getting some other types of cancer: The most common second cancer in survivors of skin melanoma is another skin cancer. There are steps you can take to lower your risk of getting another cancer and stay as healthy as possible.