skin cancer..It's a sun of a beach!
Anna Haller, Bailey White, Ella Maita, & Davis LeCours
Did you know?
Skin cancer is the most common of all human cancers, with 1 million people in the U.S. diagnosed each year with some type of the disease. Welcome to our website! We're here to tell you everything you need to know about skin cancer. Our goal is to create awareness for skin cancer and hopefully answer some of your questions. Thanks for checking us out and feel free to follow our other social media platforms including our Instagram and Twitter!
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Skin Cancer in young adults
Did you know that melanoma is one of the most common cancers in people younger than 30. Melanoma among children, adolescents, and young adults has reached epidemic proportions, increasing more than 250% over the past four decades, with young females at the highest risk for this cancer. Skin cancer in teens is becoming more common due to tanning beds, excessive sun exposure, radiation and more. It is important that teens protect their skin and take actions now that could save their lives.
What Causes Skin Cancer?
Most skin cancers can be caused by exposure to the sun. The UV (ultraviolet) lights from the sun rays can damage the DNA in your skin cells. Skin cancer is also caused from exposure to radiation such as X-rays. It can also be genetically passed down.
How can you prevent it?
- Limit time in the sun
- Apply sun screen every day! (Even when it is cloudy)
- Avoid artificial tanning booths
- Conduct monthly self exams
The ABC's of skin cancer
"ABCDE," is useful for identifying malignant melanoma.
- Asymmetry -- One side of the lesion does not look like the other.
- Border irregularity -- Margins may be notched or irregular.
- Color - Melanomas are often a mixture of black, tan, brown, blue, red, or white.
- Diameter - Cancerous lesions can be larger than 6 mm across (about the size of a pencil eraser), although with early detection they will not reach this size.
- Evolution - has a mole changed over time?
These are the three most common types of skin cancer
Basel Cell Carcinoma
- Most common type of skin cancer
- Most Commonly develop's in people who have fair skin,
- Flesh-colored, pearl-like bump or a pinkish patch of skin.
- Can develop after years of frequent sun exposure or indoor tanning.
- Most common on the head, neck, and arms.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Second most common type of skin cancer.
- Most common in people with light skin are most likely to develop.
- Red firm bump, scaly patch, or a sore that heals and then re-opens.
- Forms on skin that gets frequent sun exposure, such as the rim of the ear, face, neck, arms, chest, and back.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent this and stop it from spreading to other areas of the body.
Melanoma
- Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
- Knowing the ABC warning signs can help you find an early melanoma.
Treatment Options
Skin Cancer treatment for ranges depending on with time of skin cancer you have. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma involves a single surgical removal. Malignant melanoma, however, may require several treatment methods, depending on the size of the tumor. These including surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy.
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