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Melanoma Skin Cancer Most common type of cancer in the United States The Skin is one of the most important parts of your body Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Skin Cancer Statistics 73,870 new cases each year 9,940 people die every year due to melanomas. Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Different types of Skin Cancer Melanoma Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Information provided by the National Cancer Institute of the skin Normal Cells vs. Cancer Cells Normal cells: Grow Divide Die off (as the body needs them) Cancer cells: Cells form where the body doesn’t need them Damaged cells do not die when they need to Buildup of cells is called a tumor Benign vs. Malignant Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Benign vs. Malignant Benign growths: Moles Malignant growths : melanoma basal cell cancer squamous cell cancer Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Melanoma Can occur on any skin surface Men: skin on the head neck, between the shoulders and hips Women: skin on the lower legs or between the shoulders and the hips Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Melanoma is more likely than other skin cancers to spread to other parts of the body Risk Factors for Melanomas Sunlight Severe, blistering Sunburns Lifetime sun exposure Tanning Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Risk Factors for Melanomas Sunlamps and Tanning Booths Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Risk Factors for Melanomas Personal & Family History Personal and Family History Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Risk Factors for Melanomas Skin that burns easily & certain medical conditions or medicines Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Risk Factors for Melanomas Dysplastic Nevus & More than 50 common moles Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Symptoms of Melanoma Remember your ABC’s Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Diagnosis and Staging of Melanomas Stage 0: The melanoma involves only Biopsy Shave biopsy Punch biopsy Incisional biopsy Excisional biopsy Information provided by the National Cancer Institute the top layer of skin. Stage I: The tumor is no more than 1 millimeter thick Stage II: The tumor is between 1 and 2 millimeters thick Stage III: The melanoma cells have spread to at least one nearby lymph node. Stage IV: Cancer cells have spread to the lung or other organs, skin areas, or lymph nodes far away from the original growth Treatment Surgery Chemotherapy Photodynamic Therapy Biological Therapy Radiation Therapy Want a second opinion? Contact 1-800-422-6237 Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Prevention Avoid outdoor activities during the middle of the day Protect yourself from the sun’s rays reflected by sand, water, snow, ice and pavement Wear long sleeves and long pants Wear a hat with a wide brim Wear sunglasses that absorb UV radiation Sunscreen lotions with a protection factor of at least 15 Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Prevention Check yourself, and if you find… A new flesh-colored firm bump A change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole A sore that doesn’t look healthy …make an appointment to meet with your dermatologist Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Follow Us!!! @NeedsBeyondMed Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Google+ Questions? Information provided by the National Cancer Institute
