Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is evaluated
that over 1 million new cases occur annually. Skin cancer is the most
common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer generally
develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is
usually clearly visible. 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.
They
usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Skin cancer is
most closely associated with chronic inflammation of the skin. Sunburn
or excessive sun damage, especially early in life. UVA & UVB have
both been involved in causing DNA damage resulting in cancer. Chronic
non-healing wounds, especially burns.
Treatment for skin cancer
and the precancerous skin lesions known as actinic keratoses varies,
depending on the size, type, depth and location of the lesions. The
best ways to lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are to avoid
intense sunlight for long periods of time and to practice sun safety.
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.
Interferon and
interleukin-2 are under study to treat melanoma and nonmelanoma skin
cancers. Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide
optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin. Wearing
protective clothing (long sleeves and hats) when outdoors. Photodynamic
therapy destroys skin cancer cells with a combination of laser light
and drugs that makes cancer cells sensitive to light. Avoid other
sources of UV light. Tanning beds and sun lamps are dangerous because
they can damage your skin. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Radiation may destroy basal and squamous cell carcinomas if surgery
isn't an option. Reapply sun block every 2 hours and after swimming. In
chemotherapy, drugs are used to kill cancer cells.
Skin Cancer Treatment and Prevention Tips
that over 1 million new cases occur annually. Skin cancer is the most
common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer generally
develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is
usually clearly visible. 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.
They
usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Skin cancer is
most closely associated with chronic inflammation of the skin. Sunburn
or excessive sun damage, especially early in life. UVA & UVB have
both been involved in causing DNA damage resulting in cancer. Chronic
non-healing wounds, especially burns.
Treatment for skin cancer
and the precancerous skin lesions known as actinic keratoses varies,
depending on the size, type, depth and location of the lesions. The
best ways to lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are to avoid
intense sunlight for long periods of time and to practice sun safety.
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.
Interferon and
interleukin-2 are under study to treat melanoma and nonmelanoma skin
cancers. Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide
optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin. Wearing
protective clothing (long sleeves and hats) when outdoors. Photodynamic
therapy destroys skin cancer cells with a combination of laser light
and drugs that makes cancer cells sensitive to light. Avoid other
sources of UV light. Tanning beds and sun lamps are dangerous because
they can damage your skin. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Radiation may destroy basal and squamous cell carcinomas if surgery
isn't an option. Reapply sun block every 2 hours and after swimming. In
chemotherapy, drugs are used to kill cancer cells.
Skin Cancer Treatment and Prevention Tips
- Radiation may destroy basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
- Reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially in early years.
- Avoiding sun exposure during the day (usually from 10 AM to 3 PM).
- Wearing protective clothing (long sleeves and hats) when outdoors.
- Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB radiation.
- Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes.
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