Chapter 6: Skin Cancer Flashcards
What is the most common type of cancer and commonly develops in sun-exposed areas of skin?
Skin cancer.
What are the 3 most common types of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Malignant Melanoma.
From where does Basal Cell Carcinoma arises?
From keratinocytes near the basal layer of the epidermis.
How is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Very slow growing and no tendency to metastasize.
What is the treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Usually involves surgical excision.
From where does Squamous Cell Carcinoma arises?
When keratinocytes in the epidermis invade the dermis.
Does Squamous Cell Carcinoma metastasize?
Yes, can occur in advanced stages.
What is the treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Surgical Excision.
From where does Malignant Melanoma of the skin arises?
From melanocytes.
what does Malignant Melanoma causes?
Most skin cancer deaths because of its propensity to invade and metastasize.
What is the treatment for Malignant Melanoma?
Surgical excision.
How is Metastatic Melanoma treated?
With Immunotherapy or molecular targeted therapy.
