Skin Cancer
All about it
What it is?
Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells on different organs or the skin.
- an estimated 9,940 people will die from skin cancer in 2015
- it is one of the 7 most common forms of cancer in the US
Different types
1. Basal Cell Carcinoma- the most common form of skin cancer
-usually appears as a sore on the face or neck
2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma-occurs on different body parts such as:
-skin, lips, mouth, esophagus, bladder, prostate, or lungs
3. Melanoma- Cancer on the surface of the skin
-appears as a mole
Treatment
- Freezing
- Excisional surgery
- Moh's surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Photo dynamic therapy
- Biological therapy
Prevention
- Avoid overexposure to sun
- Wear sunscreen
- Wear enough clothes
- Avoid tanning beds
- Be aware of sun-sensitizing medications
- Self-check skin