2. *
*Abnormal growth after skin cells undergo
genetic alternation or mutation due to
continued exposure to a carcinogen
*Most often develops on skin exposed to the sun
3. *
*Basal Cell Carcinoma
*Begins in the basal cell skin layer, most common
*Squamous Cell Carcinoma
*Begins in squamous cells, common in people > 50
*Malignant Melanoma
*Begins in melanocytes, deadliest, common in
men
4. *
*Most common type of cancer
*1/5 Americans will develop skin cancer
*More cases of skin cancer than all other cancer
*2.8 million diagnosed with BCC each year
*700,000 diagnosed with SCC each year
*One person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes
*(Skin Cancer Foundation)
5. *
*Mutations in the DNA of skin cells
*Majority of cases caused by UV light exposure
from the sun or tanning beds
*Exposure to toxic substances
*Weak immune system
6. *
*Fair skin, blonde, light-colored eyes
*Excessive sun exposure, history of sunburns
*Living in a high-altitude climate
*Family/Personal history of skin cancer
*Exposure to radiation
*Large number of moles
*Indoor tanning
7. *
*Most common sign is a change in your skin!
*Examine your skin..
*Asymmetry
*Border (Irregular)
*Color (Uneven)
*Diameter
*Evolving
8. *
*Freezing with liquid nitrogen
*Excisional surgery
*Electrodesiccation
*Mohs surgery
*Radiation therapy
*Chemotherapy
*Photodynamic therapy
*Biological therapy
9. *
*Stay in the shade (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
*Wear clothing that covers arms and legs
*Wear a hat and sunglasses
*Use sunscreen (UVA and UVB protection, SPF
15, reapply)
*Avoid indoor tanning
*Check your skin regularly!
10. *
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http://www.cancer.org/cancer/skincancer/index.
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014).
Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://
www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/what-is-skin-
cancer.htm.
* Mayo Clinic. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/basics/
definition/con-20031606.
* Neighbors, M. & Tannehill-Jones, R. (2009). Human Diseases (3rd ed.).
Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
* National Institutes of Health. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html.
* Skin Cancer Foundation. (2013). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from
http:/www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-
cancer-facts.
