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FOH Presents… Skin Cancer Overview: • What is skin cancer • What causes skin cancer • Types of skin cancer • How is skin cancer treated Your Skin… What is Skin Cancer? • Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in your skin. Occurrence • Most common cancer in the U.S • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime • Largely preventable Who is at Risk • Light skin color, hair color, eye color, freckles • Genetics • Certain types of moles • Long-term sun exposure • History of childhood sunburns What Causes Skin Cancer • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause • Artificially-produced UV radiation • Chemicals Types of Skin Cancer • Pre-Cancerous – Actinic keratosis • Cancerous – Squamous cell carcinoma – Basal cell carcinoma – Melanoma – Others Actinic Keratosis • A pre-cancerous condition of thick, scaly patches of sun-damaged skin. Squamous Cell Carcinoma • Begins in squamous cells which are found in the surface of the skin • They are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales – Approximately 20% of all skin cancers Squamous Cell Cancer Warning Signs Scaly Red Patch Elevated with Central Depression Sore that Persists Basal Cell Carcinoma • Skin cancer that arises from basal cells, small round cells found in the lower part of the skin (epidermis). – Over 75% of all skin cancers – Slow-growing – Generally treatable Basal Cell Cancer Warning Signs Small, smooth, pale, or waxy shiny lump Firm, red lump A lump that bleeds or develops a crust Check In Quiz #1 #2 #3 Thick, scaly patches of sun-damaged skin Persistent, scaly red patch sometimes crusts or bleeds Red growth with indentation in center Melanoma • A skin cancer that arises in a pigment producing cell • Usually begins in a mole • Deadliest form of skin cancer – 5% of all skin cancers – Can be found anywhere on the body Benign Mole or Melenoma How Do I Tell The Difference? NORMAL ABNORMAL ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening “A” = ASYMMETRY NORMAL ABNORMAL ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening “B” = BORDERS NORMAL ABNORMAL ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening “C” = COLORS Multiple Colors Uniform Color NORMAL ABNORMAL ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening “D” = DIAMETER <6mm >6mm NORMAL ABNORMAL ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening “E” = Elevation Raised Area NORMAL ABNORMAL Flat Area How is Skin Cancer Found? • Self-examination • Exams and Doctors visits • Early detection is KEY Treatment • The Physician will: – Review medical history and perform a physical – Determine what type of cancer – Then treat the cancer with: • topical medication • laser, freezing, and various surgeries • radiation and/or chemotherapy Prevention • Avoid Artificial Sun – Tanning/sun lamps • Limit Sun Exposure • Avoid midday sun • Apply sunscreens often (at least 30 SPF) • Use UVA/UVB blocking SUNGLASSES Remember Clouds DON’T protect you! Sand, water, snow, and ice magnify exposure Increased altitude = increased exposure What else can you do? • Ask for complete skin exam with physical • Do not self-diagnose, see your doctor right away if you find: – A new mole in an adult – A sore that doesn’t heal – A suspicious change in the appearance of any skin feature – A mole fails the ABCDE screening Final Quiz Do You Remember Your ABCDEs of Melanoma Screening? Thanks for Attending • For further information please contact:
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