SKIN CANCER| TYPES AND SYMPTOMS | HOW IT IS TREATED

• SKIN CANCER| TYPES AND SYMPTOMS | HOW IT IS TREATED
• TYPES OF SKIN CANCER PICTURES
• Basal cell skin cancer
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma
• IS HE DYING OF SKIN CANCER
• TUMOR MARKER FOR SKIN CANCER
• SKIN CANCER SYMPTOMS
• SKIN CANCER TREATMENT
• ALTERNATIVE SKIN CANCER TREATMENT
• Folk recipes for skin cancer

Skin cancer is a disease in which the natural life cycle of cells is disrupted and they begin to divide uncontrollably. The most common cause of skin cancer is sunlight.
Normally, skin cells are constantly renewed. But sometimes – under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, genetic characteristics or simply accidental damage – they mutate. As a result, the natural life cycle of skin cells is disrupted.

After they begin to divide uncontrollably, they form a malignant tumor . If malignant cells enter the blood or lymphatic system, they “fix” in a new place and create new foci of the disease there – metastases. The main characteristics of malignant neoplasms, unlike benign ones, is the ability to grow in the surrounding tissues and spread to different parts of the body with the formation of secondary foci –  distant metastases  .
Malignant skin tumors can develop from different tissues:

►Basal cell carcinoma  – the most common type. It accounts for about 80% of all skin cancer cases. The tumor develops from the cells of the deepest layer – the epidermis. Normally, due to the division of the basal cells, skin renewal occurs, but in this case this process is pathologized.
►Squamous cell carcinoma –  accounts for about 20% of all skin cancers. It develops from keratinocytes, the main cells of the epidermis.
►Melanoma  is often mistakenly called skin cancer. Melanoma develops from melanocytes – cells that produce the pigment melanin, which can be found not only in the skin, but also in the mucous membranes, the choroid of the eye, the nail bed and the meninges.
►Merkel cell carcinoma  – a rare, aggressive malignant tumor of neuroendocrine origin.
►Rare malignant skin tumors  : various types of sarcomas (connective tissue tumors), Kaposi’s sarcoma, glandular tissue tumors, lymphomas.

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are quite common. They account for 9.8% of all malignant tumors in men and 13.7% in women. Every year, more and more cases are detected: In the last five years, the prevalence of the disease has increased approximately 10 times.
Melanoma is a rarer malignant tumor . It accounts for only 1.4% of all cancers in men and 1.9% in women. However, unlike basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, which usually grow very slowly, melanoma quickly spreads throughout the body, forming metastases, and much more often leads to the death of patients.

The most significant risk factor is exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. By affecting skin cells, UV rays can cause changes in DNA that lead to malignant degeneration. The risks are higher among beachgoers and sunbeds. A person’s chance of developing skin cancer in the future increases each time they get a sunburn. Sunburn is especially dangerous for children.
The lighter a person’s skin, the more sensitive it is to UV rays.  There are six skin phototypes.
❇️Phototype 1
White porcelain skin. Extremely sensitive and prone to sunburn. It never turns black. The first phototype includes both red-headed Irish and African albinos equally.
❇️Phototype 2
Ivory skin that can easily burn in the sun. There is practically no tanning. The second phototype is quite common among the Slavic population, but is more characteristic of the Scandinavian countries.
❇️Phototype 3
Lightly dark skin with a golden hue, tans easily, but sunburn is possible due to excessive insolation. The third phototype is characteristic of most Russian residents. It is most often found among the inhabitants of the Caucasus, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia, Kabaldino-Balkaria.
❇️Phototype 4
Dark, olive or light brown skin has natural protection, but with prolonged exposure to high doses of ultraviolet light, photoaging (pigment spots) is possible. The fourth phototype is characteristic of the residents of the former Soviet republics – Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan. Together with type III, it is found in Tatarstan, Bashkiria, Chuvashia, Kalmykia, Buryatia and Yakutia.
❇️Phototype 5
Dark, brown skin. Acquired tan is almost invisible against the background of natural pigmentation, and people rarely burn. These are India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Latin America. In Russia, the fifth phototype is practically never found.
Phototype 6
Dark brown or black skin. The sixth phototype is characteristic of people from the African continent and the aborigines of Australia. The natural protection of the skin against exposure to ultraviolet rays can be considered ideal, as it allows you to be constantly exposed to direct sunlight without any damage.
The first and second are the most vulnerable, the fifth and sixth are the most stable.

Other risk factors for skin cancer:

❌Ionizing radiation  . Until reliable methods of protection were developed, skin cancer was common among workers in x-ray rooms.
❌Chronic injuries, skin burns  .
❌Contact with carcinogenic substances  : dust from coal and briquettes, arsenic, soot, etc.
❌Infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) types 16 and 18  is in some cases detected in squamous cell skin cancer in the area of ​​the fingers and genitals.
❌Red hair color  is often associated with the first skin phototype and the risk of cancer.
❌Age over 50 years  for basal cell carcinoma. At the same time, melanoma is the most common type of malignant tumor at a young age.
❌ Disorders of the immune and endocrine systems  . For example, the risks are increased in people who take drugs that suppress the immune system.

The risk of melanoma also increases if a person has 10 or more dysplastic nevi – large moles (usually more than 5 mm) with uneven coloring and jagged edges, more than 100 moles in their lifetime, or a giant pigmented nevus that covers more than 5% from the surface of the body. The probability of developing skin cancer increases in certain hereditary diseases, such as Gorlin syndrome (rare autoimmune disease, basal cell nevus syndrome). There is quite a long list of precancerous skin conditions, such as scleroderma pigmentosum, actinic keratosis, senile keratoma, cutaneous horn, etc. Xeroderma pigmentosum can lead to melanoma. Heredity also matters – the risk of disease increases if malignant skin tumors have already been diagnosed in close relatives.

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TYPES OF SKIN CANCER PICTURES

There are 3 types of common malignant skin tumors. They differ in both morbidity (that is, the chance of getting sick) and degree of danger to life –  basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

Basal cell skin cancer

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common, but at the same time, the safest type of skin cancer. Death from basal cell carcinoma is possible only in very advanced cases or with aggressive forms (basosquamous) tumors. The favorable course of basal cell carcinoma is due to the fact that it almost never metastasizes (only 0.5% of cases).
The peak incidence occurs at the age of over 40 years. The youngest patient with histologically diagnosed basal cell carcinoma was 39 years old.
What basal cell skin cancer looks like depends on the form:

➤Nodular form  (  synonym nodular  ). The tumor is presented in the form of a nodule. It can be distinguished from other skin formations by an increased number of vessels on the surface, a waxy sheen, and small gray-blue inclusions. In addition, on the surface of the nodular basalioma there may be another characteristic sign – an ulcer.
➤The superficial form  of basal cell carcinoma in most cases manifests itself as an area of ​​reddening of the skin. Elements of exfoliation and waxy shine, already mentioned above, are also possible.
➤The scleroderma-like form  of basal cell carcinoma is very rare and often creates difficulties in diagnosis. It is characterized by a lighter and firmer seal compared to the surrounding skin.
➤The pigmented form  of basal cell carcinoma constitutes a very small part of the total number of these tumors. It is distinguished by a large amount of pigment. In this regard, basal cell carcinoma is often mistaken for melanoma when examined without a dermatoscope.
➤The ulcerative form of basalioma  can reach very large sizes and in advanced cases is practically incurable. Unfortunately, basal cell skin cancer is extremely difficult to diagnose in the early stages, ie. when it is of minimal dimensions.

What you need to know about basal cell carcinoma?

• In the majority of cases, basal cell carcinoma  is not  life-threatening.
• If a histological examination of a distant formation reveals a basal cell carcinoma, there is no cause for concern. It is important to make sure that the tumor is  completely  removed – be sure to consult an oncologist.
• If, after removal of basal cell carcinoma, the histological examination contains the expression “tumor cells in the resection margin” or something similar,  further treatment is necessary  to completely remove the tumor.
•  Excision of basal cell carcinoma  without histological examination is strongly  discouraged  , as even a very typical-looking mass may not be what it appears to be at first glance.
• Basal cell carcinoma must  be treated  . Observation is a poor option for such a diagnosis. Treatment of advanced forms is extremely difficult and expensive.
• If you have already had a basal cell carcinoma removed, you should  have your whole skin regularly  examined by an oncologist so that another similar tumor may be identified.
• The probability of metastases  in the metatypical (basosquamous) histological type is higher than in other types.

Squamous cell carcinoma

It is less common than basal cell carcinoma, the second most common type of skin cancer, and has a slightly worse prognosis. However, it should be noted that the course of the disease is  much  less malignant than that of melanoma. Metastases occur relatively rarely – on average in 16% of cases. It can appear on any part of the body, including the genitals and mucous membranes, but most often in places exposed to sunlight.
What squamous cell skin cancer looks like depends largely on the clinical form of the disease.

➤The keratinizing form  is a raised or flat surface covered with horny scales that can grow and fall off. If it is damaged, it may bleed. It should be remembered that it is the keratinizing form of squamous cell carcinoma that can hide under the mask of the skin horn. In this regard, such formations should always be removed only after histological examination.
➤Non-keratinizing endophytic form  (growing into the surrounding tissues). It most often looks like a long-lasting non-healing wound or ulcer that can deepen and widen over time.
➤The exophytic non-keratinizing form  of squamous cell skin cancer looks like a nodule that rises above the level of the skin. The surface of the nodule may be eroded or wet.

The initial stage of squamous cell carcinoma refers to a condition when the malignant process is limited to the epidermis – the outermost layer of the skin. In the diagnosis, it is called  in situ  or intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma. This disease is not life-threatening if completely removed.
There are 2 forms of this phase of the disease:

Bowen’s disease
It is most often presented by single flat plaques with clear boundaries, asymmetric shape and uneven edges. The size reaches 7–8 mm. The formation may gradually increase in size, and the surface is often flaking or crusting. The color is red or brown, located on every part of the body.
Erythroplasia Keira
The second form of early-stage skin cancer, which develops most often on the skin of the foreskin of the penis or glans. Much less often, the disease affects the female external genitalia. The most common appearance of Keira’s erythroplasia is a bright red spot with clear borders and a moist, shiny surface.

Melanoma

Melanoma is a malignant tumor that most often affects the skin and mucous membranes. The main danger is that in the early stages it can be difficult to distinguish it from benign formations. It is the resemblance to an ordinary “mole” (or nevus) that makes this tumor so dangerous.
Melanoma differs from a mole by the following signs : the formation is asymmetric in color and structure, its edges are irregular and jagged, the shades within the same formation differ, the size of the formation is more than 4 mm. Over time, melanoma changes according to one or more of the criteria listed above. During the examination, it is important to take into account how different the pigment formation is from the others. Melanoma often occurs in adults, but sometimes there are cases of a congenital form of the disease. Melanoma rarely develops in childhood.
There are four main types of melanoma depending on the clinical picture, course of the disease, anatomical location and histological parameters.
1. Superficial spreading melanoma  occurs in 65-75% of cases. It is characterized by a long course. At first it is a brown spot, which gradually grows and becomes asymmetrical in structure and color (dark brown, black and pink spots appear). During the transition to the vertical phase of growth, a thickening – a plaque – appears in place. The most common localization in men is on the back, and in women – mainly on the lower limbs.
2. Lentigo melanoma  appears as a spot of irregular shape and color. It develops in elderly people. It is most often located on the face, neck and back of the limbs. Lentigo melanoma grows on the background of long-standing malignant lentigo (precancerous Dubreuil melanosis). When melanoma cells invade beyond the epidermis, raised areas appear at the site.
3. Nodular melanoma  appears as a dark brown or black growth raised above the surface of the skin. Often these formations are symmetrical and do not arouse suspicion. However, as a rule, such melanoma is characterized by rapid growth and is dense to the touch. As the tumor grows , it may ulcerate. They are most often found on the back, head and neck.
4.  Variants without pigments are possible in all forms (about 2%).  Amelanotic melanoma  can be difficult to diagnose because it initially appears as a harmless pink-red papule. The late symptoms of melanoma are the appearance of metastases.
Signs of metastases depend on the organ in which they appeared:

• brain – headache, neurological symptoms (impaired sensitivity to heat, pain, memory disorders, coordination and mobility, etc.);
• bones – back pain;
• lymph nodes – their increase and pain;
• on the skin near the primary lesion – the simultaneous appearance of many black formations.

IS HE DYING OF SKIN CANCER

Skin cancer can be fatal, but survival rates are generally good when the disease is detected and treated early. However, the type of skin cancer matters. Some types, especially melanoma, are more aggressive than others. Data to determine survival rates come from the SEER database maintained by the National Cancer Institute. Cancer types are classified as localized, regional or distant:

• Localized –  means the cancer has not spread from the skin where it started.
• Regional –  means the cancer has spread from the skin where it started to nearby tissue or lymph nodes.
• Distant –   means that the cancer has spread from the skin where it started to distant areas of the body, cancer of the liver , lungs or other areas of the skin.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common of all cancers and is the most common skin cancer. If it remains localized, the five-year survival rate is 100%.  If it metastasizes, outcomes are generally poor, with a median survival time of eight months to 3.5 years.
Squamous cell carcinoma  (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. Squamous cells are found near the surface of the skin. SCC occurs when DNA damage occurs through exposure to UV radiation and causes abnormal, rapid growth of squamous cells.
Five-year survival is high – about 99% – in the absence of metastases. With metastases, three-year survival is approximately 29% in women and 46% in men.
Melanoma is a cancer that starts in skin cells called melanocytes, which give the skin its color. Melanoma is a serious form of cancer and is characterized by its aggressiveness. When melanoma is diagnosed early, 99% of people go into remission. But with distractions, the five-year survival rate is 27%.

TUMOR MARKER FOR SKIN CANCER

Tumor markers (tumor antigens) are metabolic products of a malignant tumor released into the blood. Normally, they are always present in the human body in small amounts, and an increase in their level makes us cautious. Each tissue produces its own specific tumor markers. With their help, you can determine the localization of the pathology. There are also non-specific antigens that can be produced in different organs. From them it is impossible to understand where exactly the tumor is growing, but you can find out if it is really a malignant process or determine the stage of the disease.
Here are just a few tumor markers for skin cancer used in medicine:

✅NSE – neuron-specific enolase. An increase in the level of this marker in the blood indicates a malignant process of the skin, but at the same time it can indicate a tumor of the nervous system (brain and spinal cord);
✅LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is an enzyme involved in the energy metabolism of the tumor. It is produced in very small quantities and is therefore not suitable for early diagnosis. In medicine, LDH is used to control existing metastases;
✅S-100  is also a metabolic enzyme. It increases in melanoma, but is not suitable for diagnosing the process in the early stages;
✅SCCA is synthesized by squamous epithelial cells of the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, esophagus and upper respiratory tract. Very low concentration – not suitable for early diagnosis. It is used to control the growth of an already confirmed tumor, as well as to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.

SKIN CANCER SYMPTOMS

Skin cancer often does not cause unpleasant symptoms and often goes unnoticed until the tumor grows. Usually only large tumors hurt, itch and bleed. However, you can see and feel them long before the disease reaches an advanced stage.

Basal cell carcinomas

Most often, this type of cancer develops in open places that are more exposed to sunlight – the head, face and neck, but it can appear in any other places.

These tumors usually look like this:

• As flat, hard, pale or yellowish lesions that look like scars.
• Raised itchy reddish spots that you always want to scratch.
• Small pink or red, translucent, shiny swellings, possibly with blue, brown or black areas.
• Pink growths with raised edges in which unusual-looking vessels can be seen.
• Open sores with tearing or crusting that do not heal or go away but come back after a while.

Skin damaged by basal cell carcinoma is often fragile and bleeds even after shaving or minor trauma. It is not uncommon for people to go to the doctor with a small non-healing cut that appeared after the usual hygiene procedures and as a result turns out to be oncology.

Squamous cell carcinoma

Usually such tumors appear on the exposed parts of the body – the face, ears, neck, lips or back and hands. Less commonly, they form on the skin of the genital organs and can develop into scars or ulcers in other areas.
Their symptoms may look like this:

• such as hard or scaly red spots that crust or bleed;
• raised growths or swellings, possibly with a depression in the center;
• open sores with oozing fluid or crusts that do not heal or disappear and then reappear;
• wart -like growths .

Both squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma often look like normal, almost unchanged skin.

Melanoma

There are 2 most common ways to detect melanoma.
The first describes normal moles:

• Both halves are symmetrical.
• The edges are even and smooth.
• The color is uniform, usually brown, without other shades.
• Their size is usually up to 6 millimeters.
• As a rule, they do not change – their shape, size, edges and color in most cases remain unchanged. In addition, they do not bleed, itch or crust.

All formations that do not correspond to this description require the attention of a specialist – a dermatologist. Another method is the so-called “ugly duckling” method. Its essence is simple – normal moles look the same, and any one that stands out noticeably from the total number may turn out to be a cancerous tumor. Melanoma can develop not only on the surface of the skin, but also under the nails. Such formations look like stripes that differ in color from the surrounding tissue, expanding into the cuticle. On or near them, the nail thins or cracks, and in some cases hardening and bleeding occurs.

SKIN CANCER TREATMENT

The method of skin cancer treatment is chosen individually. Modern medicine has a rich arsenal of methods, including:

• radiation : to eliminate the primary tumor and local metastases, the affected areas are subjected to radiation that damages cellular structures;
• surgical : the changed tissues are surgically removed;
• chemical : the patient is given drugs that damage the tumor cells or prevent their uncontrolled growth;
• laser/cryogenic : small tumors located next to bone or cartilage tissue are removed with laser and cryotherapy;
• photodynamic : a basal cell tumor located in the area of ​​the nose or eyes is irradiated with light after the injection of a photosensitive substance, as a result of which the affected cells are destroyed.

The success of the treatment depends on the characteristics and stage of the skin cancer, the size of the tumor and the presence or absence of metastases. If the patient consults a doctor at the initial stage, the disease is completely cured in one hundred percent of cases. For skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell) in the early stages,  surgical treatment is preferred  . Doctors completely remove the tumor by capturing a small part of the surrounding tissue. Sometimes curettage (scraping) with cauterization, photodynamic therapy and cryotherapy is performed. If the tumor is located on the face, genital area, or fingers, the Mohs micrographic technique (MOHS)
may be preferred   . The tumor is removed in a special way and directly during the operation, the edges of the wound are examined under a microscope for the presence of tumor cells. If the regional lymph nodes are affected, they should also be removed. In some cases, a course of postoperative (adjuvant)  radiation therapy  in the area of ​​regional lymph nodes is indicated. If there are contraindications for surgical treatment, a course of radiation therapy is prescribed .

Chemotherapy is prescribed for metastases from skin cancer   . The goal of treatment in this case is not to rid the patient of a malignant tumor, but to prolong his life, relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. A similar tactic is followed in the treatment of melanoma. Doctors always aim to completely remove the tumor and ensure a negative resection margin, i.e. according to the biopsy results, there should be no malignant cells near the incision line. In metastatic and inoperable melanomas, antitumor drugs are used.
There are now new classes of drugs that help keep the disease under control for longer and improve survival among patients:

• Targeted drugs  , which, unlike classic chemotherapeutic drugs, act more specifically. Each of them has a specific purpose: it attacks a molecule with the help of which tumor cells multiply uncontrollably and maintain their vital functions.
• Checkpoint inhibitor drugs  block molecules that prevent the immune system from recognizing and destroying tumor cells. This is the newest and most promising class of drugs.

ALTERNATIVE SKIN CANCER TREATMENT

Cancers are often the cause of human death, and modern medicine has not yet found an effective way to combat this scourge. One of the most common types of this disease   is skin cancer  , that is, a malignant neoplasm or tumor. It happens that moles, warts, fistulas, scars and ulcers turn into skin cancer. Alternative treatments for  skin cancer  have been around for many years.

What we have already specified – skin cancer is divided into three groups: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

Basal cell carcinoma – is treated by oncologists with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, after such treatment, scars always remain. Saline dressings allow you to cure basal cell carcinoma so that no scars remain. 8% saline solution + gauze folded in 8 layers. Do the procedure once a day before going to bed. During the treatment, do not eat sweets, flour and meat. Eat mostly plant-based food. In the treatment of basal cell carcinoma with folk remedies, use calendula and calendula . Avoid exposure to the sun, avoid sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Traditional methods of treating cancer in general and skin cancer in particular may seem to some an impossible attempt to get rid of this serious disease. However, the experience of many generations shows that folk medicine really helps, including in the treatment of skin cancer in humans. There is a lot of evidence for this, but it is worth remembering that any self-treatment undertaken must naturally be carried out under the supervision and participation of specialists. You should not neglect medical help, even if sometimes it is not able to get rid of the disease. Modern diagnostic methods will allow you to monitor your condition.

Folk recipes for skin cancer

1. A)Take two tablespoons of agrimonia herb, ivy, carrotseeds , three tablespoons of sweet clover herb, laxative oil (leaves), 5 tablespoons of celandine. Mix all the ingredients and take two tablespoons of the mixed healing mixture to prepare the infusion. This amount should be mixed with 1.5L of boiling water, then allowed to cool to room temperature, then strained, for which you should use cheesecloth. You use this infusion as a lotion to be applied to the skin affected by cancer.
   B) Make juice from the following plants: yarrow, carrots, hemlock grass, mix in the following proportions: 2:2:1. The resulting mixture should be taken daily, one tablespoon or add it to warm milk. As for the plants themselves, you can make compresses from them (only if the wounds are not open): Mix hemlock grass and chopped carrots and apply to the affected skin three times a day. Open wounds should be treated with the mixture of juices from these plants described above, five times a day.
   C)   Dilute thick yeast and moisten the wounded surface with it, apply a bandage also soaked in yeast.
   D)   It is necessary to prepare a medicinal ointment based on ferul, more precisely its root and cow butter. For it, you need to do the following: finely grind the ferula root and mix it with cow butter in equal proportions. You can do it differently: boil the grated roots well and mix in a ratio of one to four. Areas of the skin affected by cancer should be lubricated with ointment twice a day, as well as a decoction of the roots of this plant should be taken orally. The decoction is prepared as follows: pour boiled water (half a liter) of crushed ferula roots in the amount of one tablespoon, leave for two hours and take a third of a cup three times a day.
   D)   Traditional methods of treating various diseases often use celandine in their recipes, including it can be used to treat skin cancer. You can make infusions, decoctions and ointments from it. The ointment is prepared as follows: prepare the juice of celandine and vaseline and mix these ingredients 1:4. Lubricate the sore areas daily.
   In the treatment of skin cancer, an ointment from celandine powder is used:
   celandine powder 10 g
   vaseline 10 g
   lanolin – 10 g
   carboxylic acid 0.25% – 10 drops
   Dandruff fungus in the treatment of skin cancer with folk remedies 
   In the folk treatment of skin cancer can be used spores of the fungus dandruff.
   Infusion of dandruff: 5 tbsp. dandruff spores and 1 tbsp. l. roots of yarrow are mixed with 500 ml of water, leave overnight, then pass the roots of yarrow through a meat grinder, add to the infusion 2 tbsp. l calendula flowers, leave for another two days. Drink half a liter of infusion during the day in 4-6 doses. The course of this folk remedy for skin cancer is 1-2 months. An ointment is prepared from the strained extracts by adding fresh lard and boiling while stirring. Apply the ointment on a gauze bandage, smear the cancerous skin tumor, then apply polyethylene and a plaster. Keep it overnight, if well tolerated, keep it for 24 hours.
   Treatment of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma with folk remedies 
   Oncologists often consider basal cell carcinoma as a special type of tumor with destructive growth, and not as a cancer. Because basal cell carcinoma grows slowly and does not cause pain, many do not rush to remove it. Such patients are monitored by oncologists, some live with basal cell carcinoma for 20 years under the supervision of a doctor. But if the basal cell carcinoma is on the face, then it is better to remove it, since the eyes and nose are nearby. You can lubricate basalioma with celandine juice, or even better, use an infusion of this herb: 1 tsp. herbs in 1 cup of boiling water, infuse, strain and drink three times a day. After surgical removal of basal cell carcinoma, it is useful to prevent recurrences by taking a pharmaceutical extract of burdock root for 1.2-2 months, 3-4 times a year.
   Camphor in the treatment of skin cancer with folk remedies. 
   The recipe for skin cancer with camphor is as follows: 10 g of crystal camphor (sold at the pharmacy) are poured into a bottle of half a liter of vodka, left until the crystals dissolve, shaking the tincture every day. Moisten gauze in tincture of camphor and apply a compress to the cancerous tumor. The course of this traditional skin cancer treatment is 10 days, then 5 days off.
   First prescription for skin cancer. In the treatment of skin cancer and other types of cancer, constantly monitor the condition of the blood, to improve the condition, drink a decoction of herbs: thyme , oregano, amaranth, Jerusalem artichoke, sage, yarrow , nettle ,  John’s wort , horsetail, acacia. An infusion of these herbs purifies the blood and improves its composition. Elderberry syrup, which is widely used in folk remedies for cancer, is also a good blood purifier and helps in the treatment of cancer.
   2nd prescription for skin cancer– carrots. Apply grated fresh carrots in the form of compresses to the cancer tumor (you can also put it on an open wound), change it 2-3 times a day – tumor growth in skin cancer slows down. Drink 200-300 g of carrot juice a day.
   A third recipe for skin cancer is burdock. Boil 100 g of burdock root, grate, add 100 g of vegetable oil, cook for another hour and a half. Lubricate the sore spots with skin cancer, lips.
   How to prepare mumio for cancer treatment : dilute 2 g of mumio in 500 g of grape juice, heat in a water bath to 70 degrees. Drink 50 g of mumio solution every morning on an empty stomach. Course – 10 days.