Exam 2: Skin Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common cancer in the US
A
skin cancer
2
Q
risk factors
A
- fair-skinned and haired, blue-eyed people
- ppl who sustain sunburn but dont tan
- chronic sun exposure
- chemical pollutants
- > 50 yrs
- males
- scars from severe burn
- chronic skin irritation
- immunosuppression
- genetic factors
3
Q
types of skin cancers
A
actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
melanoma
4
Q
what is actinic keratosis
A
premalignant skin lesions that develop in chronically sun expose areas of the body. rough, scaly, patches with underlying erythema
5
Q
what does actinic keratosis usually turn into and how is it treated
A
squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
removed by cryotherapy. lasers, topical chemo (5-FU)
