skin cancer - malanoma

Question 1

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

Answer 1

Most common
type of skin
cancer

Also referred
to as a
non-melanom
a skin cancer

Question 2

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

Answer 2

Potential to
metastasize

Pipe, cigar,
and cigarette
smoking also
contribute to
its
development

Question 3

Skin Cancer

also known as Malignant Skin Neoplasms

Answer 3

ABCDE Rule + F

Asymmetry: irregular in shape

Border irregularity: ragged or uneven

Color change: more than two shades

Diameter >6 mm:

Evolving in appearance: new mole or changes

Funny looking!

Question 4

Malignant Melanoma Risk factors

Answer 4

Red or blonde hair

Light-colored eyes

Fair skin that freckles

Chronic sun exposure

Family history

Question 5

Diagnostic procedure

Answer 5

Punch Biopsy

Question 6

Treatment for skin cancers

Answer 6

Excision/Mohs’ surgery

Chemotherapy –

Freezing (Cryotherapy)

Curettage or shaving

Radiotherapy

Photodynamic therapy

Topical medications

Question 7

Treatment for Malignant Melanoma

Answer 7

Treatment determined by:

Site of original tumor

Stage of the cancer

Patient’s age and general health

Includes surgical incision and adjuvant
therapy

Question 8

Tumor staging

Answer 8

stage: O–IV

Tumor size: this describes the tumor’s size, location and how deep it has grown into the skin.

Nodal involvement: This indicates whether or not cancer cells have spread to nearby lymph nodes, or the channels connecting the lymph nodes.

Metastasis: This refers to whether the cancer cells have spread to distant organs.