Skin Cancer: The Most Common Cancer in America—Here Are the Warning Signs to Watch For

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, but most cases are highly treatable when found early.

Protecting your skin and knowing the warning signs may help reduce your risk of skin cancer. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and its incidence has been increasing.

It includes basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the most common and generally less dangerous type, which often is not reported to cancer registries—and also the deadly type called melanoma.