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Page 1: Skin Cancer: The Facts. The Facts………. Skin cancer is the most common cancer Approximately 1 million cases per year It is estimated that nearly half of

Skin Cancer: The Facts

Page 2: Skin Cancer: The Facts. The Facts………. Skin cancer is the most common cancer Approximately 1 million cases per year It is estimated that nearly half of

The Facts……….

• Skin cancer is the most common cancer

• Approximately 1 million cases per year

• It is estimated that nearly half of Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they turn 65

Page 3: Skin Cancer: The Facts. The Facts………. Skin cancer is the most common cancer Approximately 1 million cases per year It is estimated that nearly half of

Some basic anatomy….

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3 layers

1- Epidermis

2- Dermis

3- Hypodermis

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Epidermis

“Outer Layer”

Contains Keratin- protein used to protect and water proof cells

Outer layer skin cells replaced once per month

Nails- dead cells that grow out of the epidermis

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Dermis

“Middle Layer”- gives skin elasticityThings found in the dermis:

1- Glandsa. sebaceous glands-

produce oilb. sweat glands- produce

sweat2- hair- you have b/w 100,000 and

200,000 hairs on your head

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Hypodermis

“inner layer”

Attaches skin to bone and muscle

Acts as insulation and cushion for organs

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What is skin cancer?

Skin cancer develops when abnormal cells develop and replicate in the skin tissue

( most occur in the epidermis)

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Risk factors……….

• Light colored skin

• Prolonged exposure to the sun- UV radiation

• Age

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What are the signs/symptoms….

Remember your ABC’s………….A- Asymmetry

B- Border

C- Color

D- Diameter

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How is skin cancer diagnosed?

Unusual looking skin:• Biopsy

• X-rays

• Blood test

• Scans of liver

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Three types of skin cancer….

1- Basal cell carcinoma

2- Squamous cell carcinoma

3- Melanoma

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Basal Cell Carcinoma…..

• Most common ( accounts for 90% of the cases)

• Does not spread( metastasize)

Appearance: Looks like a dome-shaped bump/ texture is “pearly”

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Basal Cell Continued……

• Growth is slow

• Removal is the most common form of treatment

• Overall success rate of complete recovery- 90 %

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma…

• Occur 25% as often as basal cell

• Can spread (metastasize)

• More common is men than women

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Squamous Cell Continued…..

Appearance: Starts out as firm, red, bump

Hot spots: Occur mainly on the lower lip

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Melanoma……

• Most deadly form of skin cancer

• Develop when an existing mole changes in color or shape

• Begins in melanocytes

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•Melanocytes- cells that

produce melanin, found

throughout the epidermis

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Type: Signs fact

Basal Dome shaped bump

Most common

Squamous Red, firm bump

More common in men

Melanoma Results from abnormal mole growth

Most deadly

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Treatment……..

• Surgery

• Chemotherapy

• Anticancer drugs/perfusion

• Biological therapy

• Radiation therapy

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References…..

Medicine Net: Melanoma http://www.medicinenet.com/melanoma/article.htm. © 1996-2005 Medicine Net, Inc. All rights reserved

Medicine Net: Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer)

http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_cancer/article.htm

. © 1996-2005 Medicine Net, Inc. All rights reserved

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