Charlotte liked to have a suntan all of the time, so she never wore sunscreen at the beach or in the tanning salon. During a visit to her doctor, she was told that she has the most common form of skin cancer. She will be all right, but she should avoid prolonged exposure to UV radiation in the future. Which skin cancer does she have?

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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and is typically caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation. It is also usually easily treatable and carries a low risk of spreading to other parts of the body. Melanoma is a more serious form of skin cancer, while squamous cell carcinoma and sebaceous carcinoma are less common than basal cell carcinoma.

Charlotte Liked to Have a Suntan All of the Time