PPT-What is Melanoma? Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer

Melanoma originates in the cells of the skin that make pigment called melanocytes Melanomas look like moles on the skin When diagnosed early melanoma is easily cured by simple outpatient surgical excision. Sandy Beam RN, OCN, CCRC. Research Nurse Clinician . Maryland Melanoma Center. Franklin Square Medical Center. Baltimore, Maryland . Treatments and therapies “What do you need to know”. . SKIN FACTS & FUNCTIONS. Melanoma is a cancer that develops in melanocytes, the pigment cells present in the skin. It can be more serious than the other forms of skin cancer because it may spread to other parts of the body (metastasize) and cause serious illness and death. About 50,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in the United States every year.. Giana Bowers. Mr. Case. Skin Cancer. Most common cancer in US. Fastest increasing cancer in US. 1,000,000 people have some form. of skin cancer . Skin Cancer. Three main types. -- basal-cell. -- squamous-cell. Presentation by Stacey . Neumann . to 6. th. Graders at STEM Launch. Statement: . Skin cancer is rare.. False: . 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime.. Statement: . You can die from skin cancer.. An Opportunity to Save Lives. Our Mission. To save lives through education about the prevention and early detection of skin cancer, especially melanoma.. Our Vision. To empower children and families throughout the County and give them the skills necessary to make critical choices for healthy lives.. Annette Cyr, Chair, MNC. Our Organization. To provide . melanoma patients and their caregivers with current and accurate information and services in the fight against . melanoma; . To increase . public awareness . 1. What, in general, is a melanoma?. A tumor of melanin-forming cells (. melanocytes. from the basal layer of the epidermis.). Typically a malignant tumor associated with skin cancer, it’s the most dangerous type of skin cancer (could spread and become lethal.). Project . What is cancer?. . “Around one third of cancer deaths are due to the 5 leading behavioural and dietary risks: High body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of exercise, tobacco use, alcohol use (WHO Cancer Webpage)”.. Your . skin is considered the largest organ in the human body.. Your . skin is made up of three major layers - epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (also called the subcutaneous tissue).. Your . skin loses about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells from the surface almost every minute, even though you do not see it happening.. UV light from the sun or sunbeds. Infrared rays- causes the heat that we feel. This does not damage the skin. . UVA. - causes sunburn (you cannot feel it- hence burning on cool days). This is the main cause of cancer.. Incidence and risk factors of non melanoma . skin cancer. dr. . beheshti. dermatologist. june. 2015. . Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. . Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common human cancer. The term encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and. Precancerous . diseases. . Odessa National medical university. С. hair of Radiation Diagnostics, Therapy and Oncology . Head . of chair, prof. . Sokolov. V.N. .. Head of Oncology cycle, prof. . Bondar. Melanoma • Melan (pigment-producing) cells in the epidermis. Untreated, melanoma has a high risk for metastasis. The most common clinical subtype is super�cial spreading melanoma ( Survival Rates & Risk Factors Treatment Options Median Age Melanoma is a form of skin cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) located in the skin.Stagi