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Skin Cancer Awareness May 2014

Skin Cancer Awareness May 2014. What is Skin Cancer?. It’s the most common kind of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with basal or squamous cell skin cancer each year

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Skin Cancer Awareness May 2014

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  1. Skin Cancer Awareness May 2014

  2. Whatis Skin Cancer? • It’s the most common kind of cancer in the United States. • More than 2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with basal or squamouscell skin cancer each year • By 2015, it is expected that about 1 in 50 Americans will develop melanoma (the most serious type) in their lifetime • About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime

  3. What are the Parts of the Skin? Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It helps control your body's temperature, and it stores fat and water. Epidermis Squamous Cells BasalCells Melanocytes Dermis Oil gland Sweat gland Hair follicle

  4. Three Main Types of Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Melanoma • Number 1 • Basal Cell Carcinoma: The Basics • Most common type of skin cancer, those with fair skin • Basal cell grows slowly • Usually appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, scalp, neck, arms, and legs • Most basal cell carcinomas are treatable(early detection) • In rare cases, basal cell carcinoma can become more serious. • Signs of Basal Cell Carcinoma • A bump or growth that can be: • Pearly or waxy • White or pink • Flesh-colored or brown • Flat or just slightly raised • A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal • A sore with a sunken area in the middle

  5. Number 2: Squamous Cell • SquamousCell Carcinoma: The Basics • The second most common type of skin • Most common type of skin cancer in people with dark skin • Often grows on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, ears, neck, hands, and arms • If found early and treated, squamous cell carcinoma is highly likely to be cured • Squamous cell cancer may grow slowly but can spread to other parts of the body, including internal organs • Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma • A bump or lump on the skin that can feel rough • A sore or scar that does not heal • A flat, reddish, scaly patch that grows slowly

  6. Number 3: Melanoma • Melanoma: The Basics • Occurs less often than other types of skin cancer • Most serious and most dangerous type of skin cancer • More likely than other kinds of skin cancer to spread • Can occur on any skin surface • Dark skinned people rarely get melanoma • It is important to identify and treat melanoma early • Signs of Melanoma • Asymmetry: One half does not match the other half • Border: Irregular, ragged edges • Color: More than 1 color; shades of black, brown, and tan, white, gray, pink, red, or blue may be seen • Diameter: Larger than a pea (¼ inch, or 6 millimeters), though some melanomas can be tiny • Evolving: Changing size, shape, or color over time

  7. Skin Cancer Prevention Remember: Most skin cancers are preventable! • Avoid the sun during the middle of the day • Wear sun-screen year round • ‘Wear protective clothing • Avoid tanning beds • Be aware of sun-sensitizing medications • Perform self-checks of your skin once a month • Use a mirror to check for anything new on your skin, such as a new mole or changes to a mole you already have • Keep track of any sores that are not healing or any raised patches • If you find anything unusual, talk with your healthcare provider • To tell if a change in your skin is from skin cancer, your doctor may do a biopsy

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