Skin Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors include
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certain types / large # of moles
excessive exposure to sun and UV light with susceptible vit D receptor genes
family or personal hx of skin cancer
freckles
light skin color, hair color, or eye color
sunburns early in life
2
Q
Basal cell cancer (BCC)
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starts small, shiny, firm nodules that enlarge slowly, bleed and scab, then heal
3
Q
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
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middle layer of the epidermis and may develop on sun-damaged skin or even in the mouth lining or tongue. Begins as reddened area with scaly, crusted surface that does not heal.
4
Q
Melanoma
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deadliest type of skin cancer, originates int he melanocytes and tends to spread rapidly. Biopsy is essential
5
Q
Early warning signs of melanoma
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Assymetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolving or changing
