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Skin Cancer

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Topic: Skin
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Sort Desciption: Skin cancer is the most common and preventable cancer in the United States, affecting more than 1 million people each year. Exposure to the sun causes most skin cancer. ...

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Skin cancer is the most common â and preventable â cancer in the United States, affecting more than 1 million people each year. Exposure to the sun causes most skin cancer. PREVENTION Avoid sun exposure during between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Always wear sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher â even on cloudy days. Apply at least one ounce â about a shot glass full â of sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapply frequently. Wear sunglasses treated to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15, and wear tight-weave clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. RISKS Blond, red or light brown hair color; blue, gray or green eyes Fair complexion and/or freckles; skin that burns easily A family history skin cancer Several moles on the body, especially one there since birth or unusual moles One or more large pigmented spots Excessive exposure to the sun and repeated blistering sunburns before the age of 15 EARLY DETECTION Examine your skin once a month. Look for: A brown or black colored spot with uneven margins A slow-growing, raised, pearly bump that may crust, ulcerate or bleed Itchiness, tenderness or pain from a mole A small, smooth, shiny, pale or waxy lump A flat red spot â scaly, crusty, smooth or shiny or a new mole When looking at moles, remember the ABCD rule: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color that is not uniform Diameter greater than 6 millimeters â about the size of a pencil eraser If you discover a suspicious growth, see your health care professional. After age 50, get annual clinical examinations by a health care professional. TREATMENT If caught early, most skin cancer can be treated successfully. There are three types: melanoma, the most serious form, and basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer. Surgical removal, including a procedure called Mohsâ surgery Electrodessication and curettage and: electrical current to remove tissue Cryosurgery â freezing to destroy tissue Laser therapy, radiation or topical chemotherapy ...

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