Even though signs and symptoms are specific to the type of cancer there are some general signs to look for also. These include: Unexplained weight loss, fever, fatigue, pain, and skin changes. If you have these symptoms and they last for a prolonged period of time you should see your doctor. Prognosis for cancer is based on the type of cancer and what stage the cancer is in. According to the National Cancer Institute, “ Staging describes the severity of a person’s cancer based on the original or primary tumor and whether or not cancer has spread in the body” (2013).
Germline is the genetic material contained in cellular lineage which can be passed to the next generation. People can either be born with a gene mutation or they can acquire a mutation throughout their lifetime. If a person is not born with a genetic mutation and acquires it during their lifetime it is usually as a result of exposure to UV rays from the sun. Ninety percent of melanomas occur after a person is born therefore they acquire a gene mutation from exposure to UV rays either from tanning beds or sun. With that being said, there is lesser chance of a mutated gene being passed on to a child.
What is a neoplasm? What is the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms? What are the two main hereditary properties of cancer? Which type of skin cancer causes more deaths than the others combined? UNCONTROLLED cell proliferation 1) abnormally HIGH rates of cell division: • the cell cycle has LOST regulatory control 2) can DETACH and INVADE other tissues.
One of the risk factors for this disease is exposure to UA (ultraviolet) rays. Sunlight is our main source for UV rays. Tanning beds is another source. While UA rays only make up some portion of the sun’s light, UA rays are the main cause for damage to the skin. These rays damage the DNA of the skin cells.
BCC affects up to two million Americans each year. Those who are at high risk to get Basil Cell Carcinoma are people with fair skin, light-colored eyes, Blonde or red hair freckles and who are easily sunburned. Also if it runs in the family you are more likely to inherit it also. Patients that are diagnosed with this type of skin cancer, have a 35% chance of developing another tumor within three years, and a 50% chance within five years. Basil Cell Carcinoma can be associated with scars, vaccinations, or even Tattoos.
The more you tan and burn, the greater the chances are of you getting skin cancer. Lastly, those who were born with a mole or moles are also at risk. That's why it's important to familiarize yourself with your body in case changes were to occur.
Skin Cancer Antoniette Tucson AP2530 Mr. Torres 07/17/2015 ITT Technical Institute Skin Cancer There are many parts to the skin, and the skin has many functions. The skin is also part of the integumentary system which also includes hair, skin, skin glands, and nails. The layers of the skin are epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer. The skin has many functions such as regulates body temperature, stores blood, protects us form the external environment, detects sensations, excretes and absorbs substances and helps make vitamin D. Melanocytes transfer melanin which is a yellow-red or brown-black pigment, which contributes to skin color and also absorbs damaging ultraviolet light. Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin are the three pigments that give skin a wide variety of colors.
Aaliyah Reeves Med. Terminology Mrs. Birdsall October 5, 2012 Liver Cancer The liver is the largest glandular organ in the body. It weighs approximately three to four lbs. The liver is under the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant (RUQ). The liver plays a huge role in the metabolic process.
However skin cancer has become the most common cancer in Britain with over 100,000 new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. This is because of changes in the cells that lead to sunburn, faster aging, DNA interferences and skin cancer. In this case study I am going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sunbathing in order to answer the question of, is sun bathing actually bad for you? Hopefully by weighing up the results of risk and benefits at the end, I will be able to come up with a conclusion on how people should react to the sun. In order to collect my information for this report I am going to be gathering different points of interest from books, internet and newspapers, etc.
People with dark skin should also be cautious about sun exposure Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects you from the sun's harmful rays by producing the pigment melanin to darken your skin. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight destroy the melanin in your skin, which triggers your body to produce more and darker melanin. This melanin reaction to ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn or suntan. UV radiation also causes the skin to coarsen and