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Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer. Marisa Torre, Cindy Tian, Caroline Tang, Lily Trossman. Definition. Skin cancer i s the abnormal growth of cells in the skin. Who it Affects. Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun Blue or green eyes Blond or red hair

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Skin Cancer

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  1. Skin Cancer Marisa Torre, Cindy Tian, Caroline Tang, Lily Trossman

  2. Definition Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the skin.

  3. Who it Affects • Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun • Blue or green eyes • Blond or red hair • Exposure to the sun through work and play • People over age 50 Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the most recent statistics, 61,061 people were affected by skin cancer in 2010. About 35,248 men and 25,813 women. 9,154 of these people died because of skin cancer.

  4. Causes and Risk Factors Causes: • UV rays from the sun or indoor tanning penetrate the skin’s inner layer, and damages the skin cells Risk Factors: • a naturally lighter skin color • a family history of skin cancer • a history of sunburns • a history of indoor tanning

  5. Symptoms • a sore that doesn’t heal • a change in a mole • a new growth or a change in an old one: • with an asymmetric, irregular shape, with two different-looking parts • with a jagged border • with an uneven color • the size larger than a pea • changes often

  6. Treatment For basal and squamous skin cancers, treatments include: • Surgery • Radiation therapy • Systemic chemotherapy • Targeted therapy For melanoma, treatments include: • Surgery • Chemotherapy • Radiation therapy • Biologic therapy • Targeted therapy

  7. Prevention • Wear sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats, and UVA and UVB blocking sunglasses on sunny days, or if you’ll be outside for long periods of time, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the strongest. • Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs, if possible • Avoid indoor tanning. The UV light can cause the deadliest kind of skin cancer, melanoma. • Regularly check your skin for moles, discoloration, or spots, and go to the dermatologist at least once per year. • Try to stay in the shade as much as possible when outside. • Don’t intentionally try to tan when you’re outside. Not only can you get skin cancer, but you will get wrinkles when you’re older.

  8. Sources http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/ http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/risk_factors.htm http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/basics/definition/con-20031606 http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/health-factors/how-often-see-dermatologist1.htm http://www.skincancerprevention.org/skin-cancer/prevention-tips http://www.cancer.org/cancer/skincancer-basalandsquamouscell/detailedguide/skin-cancer-basal-and-squamous-cell-treating-general-info http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/patient/allpages http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/statistics/index.htm

  9. Questions Q: How often should you see your dermatologist? A: Adults should visit at least once per year, or more often if there is a history of skin cancer in your family. Q: How many different types of skin cancer exist? A: There are 3 main types of skin cancer, basal skin cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma.

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