Types of skin Cancer

Question 1

Normal Mole

Answer 1

small brownish spot on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

NOT a type of skin cancer

Question 2

Basal Cell Carninoma

Answer 2

light, pearly nodules
ex:
-sores
-reddish patches
-smooth growth with an elevated border

(most common and least severe)

Question 3

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 3

scaly, red, or pink papules or nodules
(also appear as open sore/crusty areas)
-can grow and spread in the body

more serious than basal cell carcinoma

Question 4

Malignant Melanoma

Answer 4

black or dark patches on the skin, usually uneven in texture, jagged/raised
(may have surface crust/bleed)

least common but most serious as it can spread quickly
100% fatal if left untreated
(early detection and treatment can result in a 94% 5 yr survival rate, but drops (62%) once reaches lymph nodes

Question 5

People with light skin and a tendency to burn with sun exposure are more susceptible to skin cancer.

Answer 5

TRUE