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SKIN CANCER

SKIN CANCER. Skin Cancer. OBJECTIVES. WARM UP. Complete the Sun Safety Personal Assessment…. SWBAT… Identify early warning signs of skin cancer. Explain the importance of early detection of skin cancer cells. What is Skin Cancer?. Most common of all cancers

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SKIN CANCER

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  1. SKIN CANCER

  2. Skin Cancer OBJECTIVES WARM UP Complete the Sun Safety Personal Assessment… • SWBAT… • Identify early warning signs of skin cancer. • Explain the importance of early detection of skin cancer cells.

  3. What is Skin Cancer? • Most common of all cancers • More than 1 million cases in US each year • 3 types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma

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  5. Basal Cell Carcinoma • Most common • Appears on face & ears • Easiest to detect & treat • Does not usually metastasize (spread)

  6. Squamous Cell Carcinoma • 2nd most common type • Appears on sun-exposed areas of the body • More dangerous—it can spread to areas beneath the skin

  7. Melanoma • Least common—most lethal form of skin cancer • UV radiation from sun & tanning beds ↑ risk • Early diagnosis is key to stopping spread to other body parts • 70% melanomas begin in or near a mole or other dark spot on skin • Highest risk: fair skin, light blue/green eyes, blond/red hair • Anyone can develop skin cancer

  8. How to do a Self-Exam

  9. ABCDE Warning Signs of Moles • Asymmetry—irregular in shape • Border—uneven or irregular • Color—different colors or changing shades • Diameter—anything larger than pencil eraser • Evolving—growing or changing in size, shape, or elevation

  10. USE SPF!!! • SPF = Sun Protection Factor • Use SPF > 30 to reduce harmful effects of UVA & UVB rays • The SPF number allows a person to stay out in the sun that many times longer (i.e. 30 SPF = 30 times longer) • SLIP, SLOP, SLAP • SLIP on a shirt! • SLOP on sunscreen • SLAP on a hat!

  11. Key Questions • How can you safer while in the sun? • Identify 2 early warning signs of cancer • Explain importance of early detection.

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