Melanoma Informative Speech
The skin is considered to be the largest organ of the body which has an area of approximately 20 square feet and which serves as the outer covering of the body. It is considered to be the first line of defense of the body that protects against heat, injuries, and infections. Because of this, the skin is prone to many types of diseases such as skin infections, bump formation, and even cancer.
What is skin cancer melanoma?
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer which is caused by the abnormal mutations of a pigment-producing cell known as melanocytes. Melanoma is considered to be the most dangerous form of skin cancer that humans can develop and is among the types of cancer which can be difficult to treat.
What are the causes of melanoma?
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During the early stages of melanoma, symptoms are not that evident which can make it harder to detect. However, as the melanoma progresses, a person may observe changes in their skin which includes development of new moles, changes in the color of existing mole, a painful or itchy sore on the skin, a shiny lump on the skin, a scaly spot on the skin, and a sore that does not heal, among …show more content…
Moles which grows larger than a quarter inch is often a sign of malignant melanoma.
*Evolving. A mole which constantly changes over a period of time may be a sign of melanoma.
How to diagnose melanoma
If a person is suspected to have a type of skin cancer such as melanoma, doctors would first assess the moles or blemishes in the person’s body and look out for the distinct signs of melanoma. If doctors detect signs of melanoma, clinical tests which involve imaging tests and microscopic tests such as biopsy can be done to confirm a diagnosis of melanoma.
What are the treatments for melanoma?
Melanoma is generally treated through a surgical removal of the tumor as well as the removal of the nearby lymph nodes of the patient. Depending on the scope of cancer and the stage of the patient's melanoma, surgical removal of the melanoma may either be limited to the area of the melanoma itself or would require removal of the nearby lymph nodes.
There are also certain factors which doctors consider before recommending a surgical procedure to treat melanoma. This includes the thickness of the tumor, the severity of cancer, and the areas affected by the melanoma. Doctors would also consider the patient’s age and health, as well as the effects of cancer in the body such as internal bleeding, and increased mutations which can affect the chances of recovery of the
What is skin cancer melanoma?
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer which is caused by the abnormal mutations of a pigment-producing cell known as melanocytes. Melanoma is considered to be the most dangerous form of skin cancer that humans can develop and is among the types of cancer which can be difficult to treat.
What are the causes of melanoma?
Melanoma …show more content…
During the early stages of melanoma, symptoms are not that evident which can make it harder to detect. However, as the melanoma progresses, a person may observe changes in their skin which includes development of new moles, changes in the color of existing mole, a painful or itchy sore on the skin, a shiny lump on the skin, a scaly spot on the skin, and a sore that does not heal, among …show more content…
Moles which grows larger than a quarter inch is often a sign of malignant melanoma.
*Evolving. A mole which constantly changes over a period of time may be a sign of melanoma.
How to diagnose melanoma
If a person is suspected to have a type of skin cancer such as melanoma, doctors would first assess the moles or blemishes in the person’s body and look out for the distinct signs of melanoma. If doctors detect signs of melanoma, clinical tests which involve imaging tests and microscopic tests such as biopsy can be done to confirm a diagnosis of melanoma.
What are the treatments for melanoma?
Melanoma is generally treated through a surgical removal of the tumor as well as the removal of the nearby lymph nodes of the patient. Depending on the scope of cancer and the stage of the patient's melanoma, surgical removal of the melanoma may either be limited to the area of the melanoma itself or would require removal of the nearby lymph nodes.
There are also certain factors which doctors consider before recommending a surgical procedure to treat melanoma. This includes the thickness of the tumor, the severity of cancer, and the areas affected by the melanoma. Doctors would also consider the patient’s age and health, as well as the effects of cancer in the body such as internal bleeding, and increased mutations which can affect the chances of recovery of the