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| | Melanoma And Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell, Basal Cell Carcinoma | | 2008-08-14 20:36:00 | | Skin cancer is generally separated into two main categories, melanoma and nonmelanoma. Melanoma is the most severe form of skin cancer. The nonmelanoma group encompasses all other skin cancers. The two most common forms of nonmelanoma skin cancer, squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma, are named for the squamous or basal cells which become cancerous.The top layer of skin, the epidermis, is made up of basal and squamous cells. The surface of the skin is made of round, flat squamous cells, and below these are the basal cells. Hair follicles and sweat glands are in the dermis below the epidermis.Treatment of basal or squamous cell carcinoma is usually very successful with no side effects if caught early enough. Since symptoms first appear on the skin, detection of skin cancer in its earliest stage of development is possible if you recognize it. These common cancers can be surgically removed if they have not advanced, making aggressive therapy unnecessary. The danger is in not recognizing | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | The Role Of The Skin Cancer Symptom Photo In Skin Cancer Detection | | 2008-08-12 20:35:00 | | Skin cancer can be cured, in many cases without the use of aggressive treatments which cause problematic side effects, if it is discovered in its early stages. This can be achieved if the skin cancer patient has taken an active role in discovering skin cancer early on, but it takes more than looking at a skin cancer symptom photo. Changes in behavior need to be promoted not only to prevent skin cancer but to detect it in its earliest stages, including performing skin self-examinations and getting checkups on a regular basis.A person may benefit from seeing images of skin cancer in the sense that people often wait too long to see a doctor when they happen upon a skin irregularity without knowing that it may be skin cancer. Many types of skin cancer, however, closely resemble other types of skin problems, so a person may simply assume that they have skin cancer before visiting a doctor, and needlessly panic. Skin cancer images may give people an idea of what early warning signs to look f | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
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| Using Skin Cancer Pictures To Evaluate Skin Anomalies | | 2008-08-10 20:34:00 | | If you find anything on your skin that looks like it shouldn’t be there and which you can’t identify, skin cancer pictures can help give you an idea of what you’re looking at but they cannot replace a medical consultation. Any anomaly you find on your skin that you can’t identify should be seen by a doctor. If you do some basic research on skin cancer, you’ll know what questions to ask.When you have an understanding of the symptoms, you need to perform regular skin self-examinations to detect any possible skin tumors early on. This is similar to a breast examination. You should check all over your skin, including on your scalp and between your toes, using a wall mirror and handheld mirror.Look carefully for irregularities during your skin self-examination and keep an eye on any you find. Early detection of skin cancer is possible because the first symptoms appear on the skin, but a skin tumor may look like a rash, mole, or sore. If you fail to have skin cancer treated early, | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | The Three Types of Skin Cancer | | 2008-08-10 15:38:25 | | Can skin cancer be avoided? While scientists still have miles to go before they can determine whether or not skin cancers can be completely deterred, at least one type is associated with definite risk factors.The three main types of skin cancer are: basal cell carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; and malignant melanoma. All three are detrimental to one's health, though two out of the three can be cured if caught early enough. This sort of skin cancer is responsible for 90 percent of all skin cancers within the United States. Basal cell carcinoma hardly ever seeps into other parts of the body, though it can reach the bone if it is not eradicated right away. Those at risk for this type of cancer are usually Caucasian, fair skinned, light eyed, and have light hair. It is also believed that this type of cancer occurs when parts of the body are exposed to a large amount of sunlight.Squamous cell carcinoma affects 200,000 people every year. As with basal cell carcinoma, this type of skin canc | | By: Health Articles - Information on Health, Health Ca | | |
| | Using Skin Cancer Images As A Baseline For Skin Examination | | 2008-08-06 20:33:00 | | If you know what early warning signs to look for, skin cancer can be detected at an early stage and cured without the use of aggressive treatments which cause severe side effects. Unlike other cancers, skin cancer’s earliest warning signs are openly visible on the skin. The advantage of early detection is lost if you don’t know what to look for and if you fail to do regular skin examinations or consult a doctor if you find any irregularities. Skin cancer images can be used as a guide when doing a skin self-examination, showing you what kind of irregularities require medical attention.Early detection of skin cancer is extremely important. When detected early, skin cancer can usually be removed through a simple outpatient surgery; this can even be true for the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma. If the disease is allowed to advance and the tumor is allowed to grow to the point that it may begin to metastasize, local lymph nodes may need to be removed and tested for cancerous | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
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| What Is Skin Cancer? Risk Factors And Detection | | 2008-08-02 20:31:00 | | Our bodies are made up of individual cells which are designed to reproduce, allowing for growth and an extended, healthy life. By serving their purpose, reproducing, and dying, they leave new, fresh, and fully functional cells to continue to perform bodily functions. After many cycles of reproduction, due to natural cellular degeneration over time or outside influences causing mutations, some cells fail to reproduce and die at the normal rate, and can start reproducing too much and form growths. These growths may be benign, or they may be malignant, in which case they are referred to as cancerous tumors. Ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cells to mutate and create growths, some benign and some malignant. What is a benign growth and what is skin cancer is a question you should ask your doctor.If you have a rash, lump, or wound that doesn’t seem to heal, this could be a cancerous tumor. Rather than ignoring these symptoms, you should see a doctor and find out what they are, although | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer | | 2008-08-02 00:51:00 | | Any diagnosis of cancer can be frightening-including skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. However, skin cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancer deaths; 85% to 95% of all cases are cured. Prevention and early detection are the most important weapons in the battle against skin cancer. Continuing research is making them ever more effective.A basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancer.Skin cancer is strongly associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, part of the energy that comes from the sun (it also can come from artificial sources like sun lamps and tanning booths). UV radiation is made up of two types of rays, called UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays are more likely than UVA rays to cause sunburn, but UVA rays pass more deeply into the skin. Scientists have long thought that UVB radiation causes the skin damage that can lead to skin cancer and premature aging. They now think that UVA radiation may have these co | | By: My Health | | |
| | Glossary / Terms Related to Skin Cancer | | 2008-08-02 00:47:00 | | Carcinoma:Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.Basal Cells:Small, round cells in the lower part (base) of the epidermis, the outer layer of skin.Dermatologist:Doctor with special training in diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails.Squamous Cells:Thin, flat cells in the surface of skin, the lining of hollow organs in the body and the passages of the respiratory and digestive systems.Melanoma:A form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make pigment). Usually begins as a mole.
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| | Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer | | 2008-08-02 00:30:00 | | Too much exposure to midday sunlight could heighten the risk of skin cancer.Here are a few things that you can do to avoid skin cancer:Wear protective clothing, such as sun hats and long sleeves, to block out the sun's harmful rays.Avoid exposure to the midday sun, when your shadow is shortest (i.e when the sun in straight on above your head).Do a simple skin self-exam regularly for anything unusual, like a change in the texture, size, or color of a mole, or a sore that does not heal.Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, reapplying frequently. But be careful not to let sunscreen encourage you to spend even more time in the sun.Remember, protect yourself from skin cancer.
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| | Skin Self-examination: What Does Skin Cancer Look Like? | | 2008-07-30 20:30:00 | | Skin cancer is a common form of cancer which can usually be successfully treated if caught in an early stage of development. It’s important to detect skin cancer early, because even melanoma, the most difficult form of skin cancer to treat, has a high recovery rate if treated before metastasis. What does skin cancer look like? Only a doctor can tell you if you have skin cancer, but there are some warning signs you can look for to let you know when you need to ask for a doctor’s opinion.The first symptom of skin cancer is a tumor on the skin. Since these tumors appear on the skin, they are easily detected at an early stage, making rapid treatment a possibility. While it is less known than a breast exam, people can do their part to detect skin cancer early by doing a skin self-examination. Instructions are available on how to do a thorough examination, but the basic idea is that you check your entire skin area for anything unusual. This includes your scalp, between your toes, and eve | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Prevention, Detection And Treatment Of Individual Types Of Skin Cancer | | 2008-07-27 20:30:00 | | Types of skin cancer are named for the specific types of skin cells which mutate, due to UV exposure or natural decay, and begin to reproduce improperly and form cancerous tumors.Different types of skin cells make up different layers of the skin. The most common cancers are formed in squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes, forming squamous or basal cell carcinoma, or melanoma. Squamous cells are the top layer of the epidermis, the round, flat cells which make up the surface of the skin. Underneath are basal cells which make up the rest of the epidermis, and between the dermis and epidermis are melanocytes, which are the cells which pigment the skin.For purposes of treatment, skin cancer is separated into two main groups. These are melanoma and nonmelanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and the most common forms of nonmelanoma skin cancers are squamous and basal cell carcinoma. There are other, rarer forms of skin cancer as well, which fall under the nonmelan | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Treatment Should Begin At The First Signs Of Skin Cancer | | 2008-07-25 20:28:00 | | If skin cancer is detected early, it can sometimes be removed through simple outpatient surgery. This common disease can be detected in its early stages because it appears on the patient’s skin, and if early warnings are taken advantage of, difficult treatments with severe side effects may not be necessary. Familiarize yourself with the first signs of skin cancer, and check your skin for irregularities that may require you to see a doctor.The consequences of skin cancer are much more severe if it is not detected in its early stages. It can spread through the lymphatic system, forcing patients to have nearby lymph nodes surgically removed. This can cause slight dysfunction in the lymphatic system and impair mobility or cause general discomfort. A tumor in advanced stages of development may metastasize, and removing local lymph nodes can prevent further spreading. When a tumor metastasizes, other tumors can grow in other organs in the body, but they will be made up of the same squamous | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Techniques To Fight With Skin Cancer | | 2008-07-24 20:26:00 | | Radiotherapy treats cancer by using radiation to kill cancer cells. The radiation can be targeted onto cancer sites in your body. Radiotherapy is not often used to treat early skin cancers, but it may be useful where surgery could be difficult or disfiguring. It may be used if a person is medically unfit for surgery. The treatment is often divided into several doses, given over two to six weeks. It is painless and only takes a few minutes for each treatment.While early detection and treatment of skin cancer can improve patient outcomes,4 convincing data regarding the benefit of mass screening programs are lacking.5 In addition, the ability to identify potentially malignant lesions varies with physician training.6 Thus, except for very high-risk persons with a history of skin cancer or atypical mole syndrome, for whom periodic screening is universally recommended, there is considerable debate about who should be screened, who should perform the screening and how often screening should b | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Is Diet A Cause Of Skin Cancer? | | 2008-07-15 09:41:00 | | A new study shows that skin cancer in young women increased 50 percent between 1980 and 2004. There hasn't been an increase in men. Why is this? Researchers say studies need to be done to see if it could be from longer sun exposure or tanning beds. Two things different in young men and women -Young women use more skin care products - do we know how safe these are? I'll post about this tomorrow.Also women tend to diet more often for weight loss. When dieting we might not be getting the nutrients our body needs to prevent cancers of all kinds.Is diet a cause of skin cancer?Our diet gets worse every year. More processed foods hit the store shelves, we consume more fast food and junk food. With this food trend we are losing the nutrients our body needs to prevent cancer while adding cancer promoting food.Cancer promoting oil.We have to cut back on oils high in omega-6 fatty acids. That includes corn oil, safflower oil and sunflower oil. Eat more of the omega-3 type fat in fish. I don't ea | | By: Whole Food And More | | |
| | A New Way to Check for Skin Cancer | | 2008-06-24 21:42:36 | | I recently came across an interesting article related to plastic surgery (no, not plastic surgery financing). It is about using light to diagnose skin cancers. Here is a summary—
“The standard way physicians do a diagnosis now is to cut out a mole and look at a slice of it with a microscope,” said Warren Warren, [...] | | By: Plastic Surgery Blog | | |
| | | Starting point of sun-induced skin cancer discovered | | 2008-05-15 09:20:08 | | According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, the earliest event in the development of sun-induced skin cancer may have been identified. The researchers found that the point of entry for skin cancer in response to sun exposure is in receptor molecules, molecular "hooks" on the outer surface of cells that also pull cannabinoid compounds found in marijuana out of the bloodstream.
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| | Use sunscreen to prevent skin from aging too fast and skin cancer | | 2008-05-06 17:59:10 | | We have been out most of the time since the weather is really nice now. It makes me worried though sending our children out in the sun without proper sun block. My husband bought a spray sunscreen, but then it is hard when it comes to applying it on our faces. However, I ran across a website where I found the kind of sunscreen that we can rely upon with protecting our delicate skin. We also plan | | By: Simply Me | | |
| | Lip gloss may invite skin cancer | | 2008-05-02 19:43:00 | | Though direct evidence is not found, some dermatologists opine that slathering on shiny lip glosses can actually increase your risk of developing skin cancer. As lip glosses can make more of the light rays penetrate directly through the skin instead of getting reflected off the skin’s surface, the resulting sun damage can lead to potentially fatal forms of skin cancer. Less serious damages could | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Skin Cancer Photos Serve As An Early Detection Tool | | 2008-04-24 00:17:00 | | Detecting skin cancer in its earliest stages not only significantly increases the patient's chance of making a full recovery, it can also save the patient from having to go through aggressive treatments which can have severe side effects. The key to early detection is in finding skin irregularities and recognizing them as possible skin tumors, and promptly having them examined by a doctor. Some background information along with skin cancer photos can help you recognize what symptoms to look for.Skin cancer is much more likely to be detected within its earliest stages of development if the patient has taken an active part in the process. You need to perform regular skin self-examinations, searching every part of your body for any irregularities with a basic idea of what you need to be looking for. If you find any suspicious growths, you can visit a doctor for professional evaluation.The symptoms you need to look for vary in cases of melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer. You need to be es | | By: To atoid the cancer | | |
| | Detecting Skin Cancer Made Easy | | 2008-04-02 13:38:28 | | Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer existing in the world. It can strike at any age group. Most people do not consider skin cancer as a serious problem. However, it is important to know that the cancer can be really difficult to handle or even deadly if not treated directly.
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| | What Is Malignant Melanoma Skin Cancer? | | 2008-04-02 13:37:36 | | Malignant Melanoma Skin cancer is a type of skin cancer that starts in the pigmentation system of the skin. The skin layer that become tanned in the summer. This type of a cancer begins in moles or in different areas of normal looking skin. In rare cases, the tumor may start in the eyes, the [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer? | | 2008-04-02 13:36:45 | | A basal cell carcinoma skin cancer is the result of sun damage to the skin. The cancer tends to enlarge in a slow and steady pattern. It has the capability to spread to the tissue nearby. However, it cannot spread to the distant part of the body.
The best and the only way to detect this [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Effective Homemade Remedies For Skin Cancer | | 2008-04-02 13:35:18 | | Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer existing in the world. A lot of research and studies have been conducted for discovering and inventing the remedies for this serious disease.
It is a type of harmful, malignant growth affecting the skin of about one million people in a year in U.S.A. There are several [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Easy Ways To Deal With Skin Cancer Side Effects | | 2008-04-02 13:34:33 | | Sufferings from side effects are very common when undergoing a treatment for skin cancer. This is more common if you are receiving radiation treatments or chemotherapy. One tends to suffer from several skin conditions such as rashes, redness, acne, peeling and dryness frequently. Some skin cancer patients may also feel that they are more sensitive [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Foods That Help During Skin Cancer Treatment | | 2008-04-02 13:33:32 | | When undergoing skin cancer treatment, it is important to take special care of diet you take. However, in most cases, it becomes very difficult to focus on eating the right type of foods when undergoing cancer treatments. It becomes more difficult when you undergo radiation treatment or chemotherapy.
This therapy may dramatically affect your appetite. You [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Tips For Preventing Skin Cancer | | 2008-04-02 13:32:05 | | Skin cancer is a dangerous disease. It is important to get it checked as soon as you discover some of the symptoms that indicate skin cancer. However, as the experts have always said, ‘prevention is better than cure.’ You should focus on prevention skin cancer from attacking your skin. There are several ways to prevent [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Information on Skin Cancer - Preventing Common Skin Diseases | | 2008-04-02 13:31:01 | | Although it is not clear what has changed in recent times, it seems that skin cancer is far more common now. I think it is a combination of things. Firstly, research into skin cancer and how to care for skin has increased our understanding of the disease. This has increased the number of awareness campaigns [...] | | By: free blog | | |
| | Treatment Options For Skin Cancer | | 2008-04-01 11:42:00 | | Most people are unable to treat skin cancer on time because they do not come to know that they have skin cancer. Certain outgrowths, moles and discoloration on the skin are taken as normal skin problems. When someone is confirmed about his or her illness related to skin cancer, the panic starts.However, there is absolutely no need to panic about skin cancer as there are a lot of treatments available.First and foremost, you need to speak to your skin doctor to determine the actual problem you are suffering from. Your physicians would like to take details regarding a lot of events related to you such as your age, medical history, extent of the disease, tolerance for a certain medication, therapy or procedure and your overall opinion for the problem that exists.- There are many treatment options available for skin cancer. Here is a list of some great treatment options which will be considered:a) Surgeryb) Radiation therapyc) Electrochemo therapyd) Immunotherapye) Hyperthermiaf) Photodynam | | By: To atoid the cancer | | |
| | Striving For Skin Cancer Cures | | 2008-03-27 03:07:00 | | More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States than any other type of cancer. Survival rates are excellent if the condition is found and treated early in its development. Early treatment offers the best possible chances for skin cancer cures.Doctors define success in cancer treatment based on whether a person is alive and without signs of cancer after five years from the date on which they were diagnosed. The cure rate, also known as the five-year rate of survival, varies with the type of skin cancer with which a person is diagnosed.Individuals diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, for instance, have the highest survival rate. This is because the cancer is so slow-growing and rarely spreads beyond the initial site. These persons can anticipate a treatment success rate of greater than 99 percent.In comparison, people who have had squamous cell carcinoma can anticipate a five-year survival rate of slightly more than 95 percent. Although this cancer is a nonmelanoma, and f | | By: To atoid the cancer | | |
| | Skin Cancer - Types, Risks, Symptoms And Treatment | | 2008-03-21 04:50:00 | | Obviously, the topmost layers of the skin are the first to be affected; the three major types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (rodent ulcer), squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, all develop in the upper layer of the skin known as the epidermis. Basal cell carcinoma, the most frequent of the three, causes local erosions of tissue if neglected, while squamous cell carcinoma may spread if untreated. Fortunately, both these types can be successfully treated in nearly all cases. Squamous cell carcinoma sometimes occurs on the vulva in women after menopause and may be more difficult to deal with.Melanoma, the least common of the three, occurs more frequently in sunny countries. Although a certain amount of sun on the skin is beneficial because it forms vitamin D, too much is dangerous. The danger has increased now that high levels of ultraviolet A radiation are reaching the earth's surface from the sun due to depletion of the ozone layer by flurocarbon chemicals from widespread use of | | By: To atoid the cancer | | |
| | Skin Cancer Warning Signs | | 2008-03-21 04:46:00 | | What are the skin cancer warning signs and what can be done to help prevent skin cancer?In recent years, a lot of attention has been focused on the prevention of skin cancer. Of course, skin cancer is not a new disease but as scientists have learned more about how to prevent it, they realized that early detection is the key. It is important, therefore, that people are aware of what they can do to prevent skin cancer and what to keep an eye out for so that they can catch the cancer in time.There are two main risk factors for skin cancer. The first is sun exposure. People who live in sunny areas, people who are continuously exposed to the sunlight, or people who were badly sunburned as children are all at a higher risk. Fair-skinned people are high risk as well. It is important that everyone be protected when they go out in the sun. Sunscreen should be worn all the time, even if the day seems cloudy or not that hot. This is especially important for those with fair skin and for children. | | By: To atoid the cancer | | |
| | When Is a Mole Skin Cancer? | | 2008-03-05 22:17:53 | | Whenever we see patients for cosmetic surgery, we do a full exam for for skin cancer. After all, when we do plastic surgery California, we are doing medical procedures involving the body, face, and skin. Now, a recent study looks at when a mole becomes a skin cancer. This is interesting, because [...] | | By: Plastic Surgery Blog | | |
| | Skin cancer symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment | | 2008-02-20 12:08:14 | | Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal [...] | | By: Health blog | | |
| | Skin cancer - Melanoma. symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment | | 2008-02-20 08:56:00 | | Melanoma is the most serious and deadly type of skin cancer. Melanoma develops in the cells that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in the eyes and, rarely, in internal organs, such as the intestines.
Although melanomas make up the smallest percentage of all skin cancers, they [...] | | By: Health blog | | |
| | Skin Cancer Myths Debunked | | 2008-01-17 13:26:00 | | The weather may be sunny but the statistics are not. Every year, a million new skin cancer cases are diagnosed in the United States alone. The most serious form, melanoma, will be seen in almost 60,000 people this year and result in over 8,000 deaths, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.Experts say the disease is increasing yearly mainly because of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays and the thinning of the ozone layer. The tragedy of it all is that skin cancer is preventable.To avoid this problem, it pays to be sun wise. The first step in fighting skin cancer is to learn about the disease so you can protect yourself from the sun’s deadly rays . To make this easy for you, here are some skin cancer myths you should be aware of courtesy of Dermaxin, a safe and natural alternative to expensive and risky cosmetic injections. Regular use of Dermaxin will help reduce fine lines and wrinkles caused by aging and the sun’s harmful rays.Skin cancer is inherited. In some cases, it is but a healthy family history doesn’t mean you won’t get the disease later. It all depends on how much time you spend under the sun. Excessive sun exposure causes precancerous changes in the skin and is a major factor in the development of malignant melanoma. High-risk groups include farmers, laborers, sailors, campers, athletes, soldiers, students undergoing military training, beach lovers, and picnickers.Only sunbathers should worry about skin cancer. False. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, you can get skin cancer with constant sun exposure, especially if you go out between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are strongest. In fact, you may get more UV exposure in going to the office and other daily routines than spending a weekend at the beach.A good tan is a sign of health. Wrong. A golden brown tan once meant that a person had plenty of leisure time, exercise, and fresh air. But that’s not the case nowadays. Tanning is the skin’s response | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | How To Prevent Skin Cancer | | 2008-01-17 13:26:00 | | Summer is a time for swimming, outings, picnics, and fun. But it’s also the best time to get a bad sunburn or worse, a bad case of skin cancer.Adequate sunlight helps your body make vitamin D but too much can kill you. Aside from premature aging, wrinkles and cataracts, long-term exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays causes skin cells to grow abnormally and develop into a tumor that can be cancerous.The most common types of skin cancers are basal cell and squamous cell cancers. Melanoma is less common but more serious. This usually occurs in the fourth or fifth decade of life but 80 to 90 percent of sun-related damage that leads to melanoma occurs before the age of 18.“There are three major types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinomas and most squamous cell carcinomas are slow growing and highly treatable, especially if found early. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It affects deeper layers of the skin and has the greatest potential to spread to other tissues in the body. Squamous cell carcinoma also can spread internally,” according to the Mayo Clinic.In the United States alone, there are over one million cases of skin cancer reported every year and thousands of deaths annually. This year, the Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that over 59,000 melanomas will be diagnosed and 8,810 people will die of the disease.At risk are those who spend too much time under the sun like laborers, farmers, sailors as well as students undergoing military training, scouts, campers, athletes, sunbathers, and swimmers.Others who need adequate sun protection are the elderly who have thin skin and are more vulnerable to the sun’s deadly rays, babies with delicate skin that burns easily, those taking drugs like diuretics, tranquilizers, and antibiotics, and those applying astringents.“Skin cancer begins in your skin's top layer - the epidermis. The epidermis is as thin as a pencil line, and it provid | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | About Skin Cancer Prevention | | 2008-01-17 13:25:00 | | Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among Americans and if more individuals used proper skin cancer prevention, perhaps this statistic would change. Older generations who developed skin cancer did not have the knowledge today's society has available to them. Yet despite the statistics released from leading medical research, both men and women are still spending copious amounts of time in the sun or in tanning beds without using proper protection.Skin cancer comes in two forms, melanomas and non-melanomas. Melanomas usually account for only four percent of diagnosed skin cancers, but they are considered to be the most deadly. Melanomas occur in the epidermis, the skin's outer layer, usually appearing as a dark mole with uneven edges. If detected early through skin cancer prevention, melanomas can be eliminated without causing harm. If ignored, these cancers can break away and spread to other parts of the body. Non-melanomas, on the other hand, are comprised of two different cell types, basal cells and squamous cells. Both of these cells are caused from sun exposure, but basal cells form in the lower epidermis while squamous cells form in the upper epidermis.When you are young, skin cancer prevention is probably not on your list of top priorities. But it should be since skin cancer rates are continuing to rise each year. The excessive use of tanning beds and sunlamps can be a cause for the increase in skin cancer cases. These beds are not a safe replacement for sun exposure because they still omit harmful rays that could lead to skin cancer. It is also important to know where your highest risks lie for developing skin cancer because everyone has different skin types. Individuals with light skin, freckles or light colored hair are more susceptible to the sun's rays. It is also known that more cases of skin cancer show up in Caucasians than in African-Americans. Before going outside, it is also important to learn your family's history on skin cancer becaus | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Schools Failing On Skin Cancer Smarts | | 2008-01-17 13:24:00 | | Experts agree, American schools are failing on their ability to educate our kids on sun safety and protect them from the dangers of skin cancer.There have been recent studies indicating that school in the United States are not up to par in protecting our kids from the ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer. These studies show that schools not only fail to help protect our kids, but they may actually be discouraging the students who try to protect themselves.In a study conducted a couple of years ago, schools across the United States were reviewed to see what steps were being taken to encourage students to take precautions in the sun. The somber truth is that most schools were doing absolutely nothing. A meager three percent of schools had any guidelines at all to share with their students. Suggested guidelines included outdoor activities planned during off-peak sunlight hours and offering alternate indoor activities on high UV index days.Children taking part in outdoor activities should be encouraged to wear hats, sleeves and sunscreen during the peak sunlight hours of 11 am to 3 pm. Again, only a little more than three percent of schools have made the grade by following these protective guidelines.Here's another frightening statistic: over 66 percent of schools do not allow teachers to apply sunscreen on students, unless the request was accompanied by a doctor's prescription. To make matters worse, fewer than five percent of schools are prepared to provide sunscreen to students who request it. That is simply teaching kids the wrong lesson. Most schools ban hats, in the fear that students will spread head lice by sharing hats. Sunglasses are also banned at most schools. Fewer than 20 percent of outdoor school areas have shaded areas available to allow students a protective escape from the sun.It looks like it's time to give school principals some lessons in sun safety. At the time of this research study, nearly 70 percent of school principals felt that alerting | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Mohs Technique Used For Skin Cancer Detection | | 2008-01-17 13:22:00 | | Skin cancer is the most common form of skin cancer in humans. Skin cancer is also known as being the common form of cancer in America and generally develops in the epidermis which is the outermost layer of skin. This is when you will likely see a visible tumor.There are actually three main types of skin cancer which include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, as well as melanoma. Basal cell carcinomas and most types of squamous cell carcinomas are both slow growing and highly treatable, even more so if detected in the early stages.On the other hand melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer mainly because it affects the deeper layers of skin and has a greater potential of spreading out to other tissues in your body. Squamous cell carcinoma also has the chances of spreading internally. There are more than one million estimated new cases of cancer each year with the annual rates constantly on the rise. This obviously has raised a large degree of concern for people all over the country.There are different types of skin cancer treatments available right now, but prevention is the best thing you can do. One of the most common ways to get rid of skin cancer is excision skin surgery. You can also opt for another common treatment called mohs micrographic surgery where the area of the growth is numbed prior to the procedure.Some have even estimated that nearly fifty percent of all Americans who live to be sixty five years old will develop skin cancer at least once. Skin cancer tends to show up on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. The most dangerous type of skin cancer is melanoma, and luckily it is far less common. For localized melanoma the surviving rate for suffers is around ninety nine percent, while the survival rates for regional and distant stage diseases are at sixty five and fifteen.By: Jeff Klemin-6598 | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Skin Cancer Facts And Treatment | | 2008-01-17 13:21:00 | | Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages. There are three common types of skin cancer, each of which is named after the type of skin cell from which it arises. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. It accounts for more than 75 percent of all skin cancers. Squamous cell carcinomas arise from the upper levels of the epidermis, usually on places that have been exposed to the sun. Squamous cell carcinoma also can spread internally. They account for about 20 percent of skin cancers in the United States.Melanoma is generally the most serious form of skin cancer because it tends to spread (metastasize) throughout the body quickly.Signs and symptomsThere are a variety of different skin cancer symptoms. These include crabs or changes in the skin that do not heal, ulcers in the skin, discoloration, and changes in existing moles.* Basal cell carcinoma usually looks like a raised, smooth, pearly bump on the sun-exposed skin of the head, neck or shoulders. Sometimes small blood vessels can be seen within the tumor. Crusting and bleeding in the center of the tumor frequently develops. It is often mistaken for a sore that does not heal.* Squamous cell carcinoma is commonly a red, scaling, thickened patch on sun-exposed skin. Ulceration and bleeding may occur. When SCC is not treated, it may develop into a large mass.Skin Cancer TreatmentMost skin cancers can be treated by removal of the lesion, making sure that the edges (margins) are free of the tumor cells. These excisions provide the best cure for both early and high-risk disease.For low-risk disease, radiation therapy and cryotherapy (freezing the cancer off) can provide adequate control of the disease; both, however, have lower overall cure rates than surgery.Most skin cancers are re | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Are The Myths About Skin Cancer Valid? | | 2008-01-17 13:20:00 | | Jennifer spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in a mellow climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors. Jennifer knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her 'golden glow' while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out.Michael lives in a cooler, northern climate. The summers can be very humid, but most of the year is clear or even below freezing during the harshest winter months. The beach has never been much of a draw for him and he spends most of his time doing indoor activities or at his job. Michael doesn't worry about sunscreen and only had one sunburn that he can remember and that was when he was a child.Which of these examples do you most associate yourself with? Did you know that Jennifer and Michael are both at risk of developing skin cancer? We have all heard the warnings about the dangers of sun exposure. We know all about the importance of wearing sunscreen and hats. But are YOU protected from skin cancer? Contemplate these myths and facts:MYTH ONE: Tanning Beds are Safer than the Sun20 minutes of exposure in a tanning bed is roughly equivalent to four hours in the sun. Although sun beds use UVA rather than UVB rays, 'The Skin Cancer Answer' states that "UV-A penetrates increased deeply into the skin than UV-B, can determine skin cancer, and may suppress the immune system."MYTH TWO: Wearing Sunscreen at the Beach is Protection85 percent of UV rays can even make it through on dim days. That means you are equally at risk in the car, walking the dog or letting your children out to play at any time of year - even when you're not at the beach. Of course, you are usually less affected at the beach and so covering up is recommended even when wearing sunscreen. Sunscreen also wears off with sweat and water and should always be applied every two hours or after getting wet.MYTH THREE: Taking Care Of Your Skin Now Will Shelter YouSadly, skin cancer can take 20 or d | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Starbuck's Coffee May Help Prevent Skin Cancer? | | 2008-01-17 13:18:00 | | Good news coffee drinkers! A recent study at Rutgers University found that exercise and caffeine, used together, doubled the levels of the tumor-suppressing protein "phospho-p53". Exercise alone boosted this protein by 18% and drinking two cups off coffee increased this protein by 27%.So drinking coffee and exercising may prevent cancer in sun-damaged skin cells by increasing the level of a tumor-blocking protein in the body."We think this points out a need for more studies to see if the combination will protect people against sunlight-induced skin cancer," said the study's Senior Researcher, Allan Conney, the Director of the Laboratory for Cancer Research at Rutgers University.This study was a result of an interesting finding during a green tea study. It was found that decaffeinated green tea had no effect on repairing damaged skin cells, but the caffeinated green tea did.Here is What I Recommend as The Best Strategy to Use Caffeine and Exercise Together1) Eat as little as possible 4-5 hours before your workout2) Drink 3-4 cups of green tea or two cups of coffee, 30 minutes before your scheduled workout3) Perform intense interval training cardio for an extended time to take advantage of caffeine's fat burning potentialSee...I knew my "Double Tall Iced Americano" was doing me some good! Yeah...I live in Seattle and espresso is consumed about as much as water. Now don't think you can order all those fancy drinks with caramel, chocolate, cream, etc...you have to go plain...stick with black coffee or tea without sugar.I have always been a big believer of drinking a calorie-free caffeinated beverage on an empty stomach to have the best fat burning workout. Little did I know that caffeine was also reducing my chances of getting skin cancer. This is great news to all coffee drinkers out there!By: Rusty Moore.. | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
| | Melanoma | Skin Cancer | Use Sun Screen While Working Ourdoors | | 2007-11-29 23:00:00 | | I think in the past I've mentioned that I was diagnosed with Melanoma about 8 years ago. At the time I was diagnosed with stage III Melanoma. The disease had spread to my lymph nodes and I underwent 2 surgeries and a year of chemo-therapy.Unfortunately today I found out that I have Melanoma again. The good news is it's only stage I this time. The doctors are hopeful that the only treatment I'll need this time is one surgery to remove additional skin tissue that was not removed last week when the affected area was surgically removed. The reason I bring this up is to remind everyone about using sun screen and avoiding the dangers of damage from the sun.I know that contractors and home improvement DIYers all spend time in the sun and using sun screen is the number one defense against this disease. Each year 60,000 cases of Melanoma are diagnosed in this country and over 8,000 people die from it each year. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (the cells that make | | By: Helpful Advice for Home Construction Improvement | | |
| | | Skin Cancer | | 2007-06-24 23:05:00 | | Do you have any spot dark in your skin? Please pay attention to evaluate and to look that the spot dark in your skin is massive growth , before anything happen to you because many people they don't know if the spot dark in their skin is early of skin cancer which called MELANOMA.What is skin cancer?Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages.Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, MELANOMA, is more dangerous but less common.What Is Melanoma?Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). Melanocytes are found throughout the lower part of the epidermis. They make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its natural color. When skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes make more pigment, causing the skin to tan, or darken.Risk factors for melanoma include the following: Unusual moles.Exposure to natural sunlight.Exposure to artificial ultraviolet light (tanning booth).Family or personal history of melanoma.Being white and older than 20 years.Red or blond hair.White or light-colored skin and freckles.Blue eyes.The following stages are used for melanoma:Stage 0In stage 0, melanoma is found only in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). Stage 0 is also called melanoma in situ.Stage IStage I is divided into stages IA and IB.Stage IA: In stage IA, the tumor is not more than 1 millimeter thick, with no ulceration. The tumor is in the epidermis and upper layer of the dermis.Stage IB: In stage IB, the tumor is either:o not more than 1 millimeter thick, with ulceration, and may have spread into the dermis or th | | By: nurse activity | | |
| | Skin Cancer Facts and Safe Tanning Tips | | 2007-05-17 12:31:00 | | Did you know? 1 in 3 Caucasians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime?
Another scary fact is that just one blistering sunburn in your child hood more than doubles a person’s chances for developing melanoma later in life.
Do you know in which population skin cancer is most deadly?
Populations with dark skin have the highest mortality rate when it comes to skin cancer because in these | | By: Let\\\'s Talk Spa | | |
| | Bush's today: Skin cancer and a dangerous Iraq | | 2006-12-18 23:21:00 | | Today it became public that President Bush's right-hand woman, Laura Bush, was treated for skin cancer on her leg just around Nov. 7. The First Lady had a squamous cell carcinoma removed, the second most common type of skin cancer. It was in very early stages. Reuters story here.
Attacks in Iraq are at a record high, as published today by the Pentagon. Reports Reuters. ,
Attacks in Iraq on U.S.- | | By: What is George W. Bush Doing? | | |
| | Broccoli stops skin cancer | | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 | | Broccoli. Love it or hate it, we should all be eating regularly. Broccoli is green and great for combating stress and fatigue. A study shows that 100g Broccoli provides almost one-third of the daily requirement of Vitamin E that helps keep your skin young and fresh.
Great news for broccoli lover.
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