Many forms of cancer are difficult to prevent. If you are diagnosed with them‚ it is just your bad luck. This is not the case with skin cancer. The skin performs a very important purpose. It protects the body against heat‚ radiation and infection. The skin also regulates your temperature and produces vitamin D. To the surprise of many‚ the skin is considered an organ. In fact‚ it is the largest organ you have. The skin is surprisingly tough given its thinness. That being said‚ it can be damaged
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of the sun. In fact‚ skin cancer is so common among Australians; estimations are that 66% of the population will receive a skin cancer diagnosis before they turn 70. You already know to be wary of moles on your body when they change shape‚ but did you know there are other signs of skin cancer too? As someone who does like to hang out in the sun‚ these are the other signs you need to get your skin checked out by a professional. Non-healing scrapes A small scratch on the skin when you bang against
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|Prevention methods for breast cancer There are no known ways to prevent breast cancer[pic]. However‚ for women who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and even for those who have just an average risk‚ there are tangible ways to reduce the risk of the disease advancing to an incurable stage‚ including: • Having a clinical breast exam[pic] every three years (for women who are under the age of 40) • Getting a mammogram every one to two years after age 40 (or possibly
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The causes of breast cancer are unknown‚ but there are many ways to prevent an increase in breast cancer risk. There are many factors that contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer and most people are not aware of it. Preventing an increase in breast cancer risk is easier than most people believe. Tamoxifen is a medication used for various medical issues including‚ a way to reduce breast cancer risk. Tamoxifen works by blocking out estrogen‚ a female hormone. Estrogen is responsible for
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Communications 10 General Purpose: To persuade Problem: Skin Cancer Solution: Sun Screen to prevent skin cancer I. Introduction Attention Getter: Can everyone look outside for me? It looks gloomy (or sunny depending on the day) outside doesn’t it? If we walked outside right now we would all be at risk for skin cancer and even those of you sitting by the windows are at risk as we speak. Whether it is gloomy or you are inside‚ you think you are protected from the sun but you aren’t. Preview:
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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
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States get skin cancer every year‚ yet it is the most preventable cancer. Many people wonder why the skin cancer are increasing‚ and how it can be prevented. Overexposure to UV rays and lack of knowledge about skin cancer prevention has caused the rate of skin cancer to go up. Background of the Problem Too much exposure to ultraviolet rays of light causes skin cancer. The two types of UV rays are UVA and UVB. Studies have shown that overexposure to UV rays is the leading cause of skin cancer. It has
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life‚ and that is the sun. However‚ a major challenge in the field of dermatology is handling patients with skin cancer because of the different problems that arise such as patients who are exposed to excessive ultraviolet exposure through the sun or artificial machineries‚ diagnosing the disease‚ and ultimately assessing the disease and informing patients on the prevention of skin cancer. As a result‚ to enter the field of dermatology‚ one must be able to implement time and the components to confront
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sun? You have a bigger chance of getting sun cancer. If you have skin cancer you could get infected in your body. If you know you have symptoms you need to get help. Skin cancer is a major heath concern. The symptoms in clued sores‚ itching‚ bleed. There will be bumps and they will come back with legs like tree trunk. 13% in pediatric organ transport patinas it takes 10years to transport that it changes skin cancer and the skin is all cleared from cancer but it could come back some time in your life
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In 2011 about 571‚950 Americans are expected to die of cancer that number averages out to about 1‚500 people a day (cancer.org). Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in today’s society. Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and the spread of abnormal cells‚ caused by both external and internal factors (cancer.org). There is nothing a person can do to change the cells that make up the anatomy of their body; we are born with this DNA. However‚ there are precautions
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