causes and symptoms 3 main types of melanoma diagnosis treatments tips on prevention conclusion
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Melanoma Skin Cancer
BY SUNNY, MAY AND LALE
INTRODUCTION
Causes and symptoms 3 main types of melanoma Diagnosis Treatments Tips on prevention Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
Australian statistics - 170 per 1 million
Melanoma represents 9.5% of all cancers
10,300 cases diagnosed annually In 2008 1,430 deaths from melanoma
WHY IS SKIN CANCER INCREASINGEVERY YEAR?
Ozone Layer: holes UV radiation link to:1. Skin cancer2. Genetic damage 3. Immune system suppression in living
organisms4. Reduced productivity in agricultural crops5. Food chains
WHAT CAUSES MELANOMA?
Abnormal cells Family background Moles on skin Caucasian ancestry Fair skin, light hair and light coloured
eyes History of intense sun exposure
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Change in a mole, birthmark or other skin growth
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
What does a melanoma look like?- Shape
- Colour
- Size
TYPES OF MELANOMA
Superficial spreading melanoma
Nodular melanoma
Lentigo maligna
DIAGNOSIS
See your doctor to have a check
Biopsy
Pathologist
Lymph nodes
TREATMENT
Surgery
Checkups
Medicine called interferon
Clinical trial
PREVENTION
Protect yourself Avoid the sun's UV rays:- middle of the day - wear protective clothes - sunscreen - Avoid sunbathing and tanning salons Check your skin every month
CONCLUSION
Melanoma can be more serious than other forms of skin cancer
Risk factors Most common forms Doctors diagnosis Treatment
