Skin Cancer Research Paper

Into the World of
Skin Cancer

Erica Tran
Period 4
1/13/14
Mr. Gallimore

Table of Contents
Body…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Pages 4-12
Keratinocyte Cancers………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 4-5
Melanoma………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 5-6
Factors for getting skin cancer……………………………………………………………………………Pages 6-8
Prevention………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 8-9
Treatment………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 9-11
New Research and Latest Statistics…………………………………………………………………….Pages 11-12
Visuals………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 13
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 14 Works Referenced..........Page 14 Works Cited………………….Page
Due to the cancer originating from the lower layer of the epidermis, the amount of sun exposure is a major factor in getting it. Since we are constantly exposed to the sun in daily life, about 75-80% of skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas. As a matter of fact, it’s so common that one in every five Americans will develop this cancer in their lifetime. The cancer in the basal layer grows very slowly so it is rare that the cancer spreads far to other parts of the body. But if left untreated for a long period of time it can grow into nearby areas and invade the areas beneath the skin such as bone. But when found at early stages it is easy to treat and cure. “It is not unlikely for the cancer to reappear after previously being cured.” (Skin Cancer Foundation,
Those are not the only appearances that the cancer can take but those are the main and most common appearances. They’re mostly found in areas that are exposed to the sun like the face, chest, back, or arms. There are also some cases where it can appear on the eyelids. If the carcinoma is ever injured, it becomes an open sore that usually bleeds, oozes, or crusts over. Eventually these sores will close but they don’t ever heal completely and will bleed