Melanoma (Skin) CancerMelanoma (Skin) Cancer

RAKESH KUMARRAKESH KUMARGroup :- 3Group :- 3rdrd Course :-5Course :-5thth

Background leading to the Background leading to the problemproblem

• Lack of Knowledge“No big deal?”

YES! It is a big deal.

Types include:• Basil Cell• Melanoma• Squamous Cell

Types of Skin CancerTypes of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinomas

Types of Skin CancerTypes of Skin Cancer

Malignant Melanoma

Other Effects From the SunOther Effects From the Sun

• Skin Damage

• Cataracts and Other Eye Damage

• Immune Suppression

Other ProblemsOther ProblemsIn terms of cancer types; skin cancer history In terms of cancer types; skin cancer history

was most strongly tied to liver cancer, was most strongly tied to liver cancer, followed by Hodgkin disease, leukemia, and followed by Hodgkin disease, leukemia, and

lung cancer.lung cancer.

Women who have had the most common Women who have had the most common forms of skin cancer are 2.3 times as likely to forms of skin cancer are 2.3 times as likely to

also get deadlier cancers such as breast, also get deadlier cancers such as breast, lung, and colon.lung, and colon.

Possible SolutionsPossible Solutions

• Don’t sunbathe• Avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00

p.m.• When outdoors use SPF 15 or higher without SPF 15 reddening takes 20 mins with SPF 15 reddening takes 5 hours (reapply

every 2 hours & after swimming) Several sunburns over course of a lifetime can

double/ triple melanoma risk no matter when sunburns occurred

Possible SolutionsPossible Solutions

• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, UV- protective sunglasses

• Stay away from artificial tanning devices• Teach children good sun protection habits at an

early age. Damages that lead to adult skin cancers start in childhood

• Examine self from head to toe once every 3 months

• Tinted windows in automobile

Variety of ApproachVariety of Approach

• UVB causes basal, squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma.

• UVA causes wrinkling, leathering, photo aging because it penetrates deeper and exacerbates UVB effects.

The ABCD’s of Skin CancerThe ABCD’s of Skin Cancer

• A – Asymmetry

• B – Border

• C – Color

• D – Diameter

TreatmentsTreatments

• Removal – Laser / Excision or cutting out

• Surgery – lymph nodes

• Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy

• Benign / Malignant

Best ProtectionBest Protection

• Besides using a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, a regularly scheduled full-body exam by your health care professional is key to prevention!– This is because melanoma can occur on

areas of your body that are not exposed to the sun.

– It often takes a trained eye to spot melanoma in early stages.

Self ExaminationSelf Examination• You should examine

yourself regularly• The best time to do this is

after a bath or shower, standing in front of a full length mirror.

• Use a handheld mirror to help you view areas that are difficult to see.

• If you notice any odd-looking mole or marking, contact your doctor ASAP!

PreventionPrevention

• Sun Block• Reduce your Exposure of the Sun• Protective Clothing• Self Exam• Dermatology visits• Education and Awareness