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.. Allan C. . Halpern. M.D., M.Sc.. Vice President, The Skin Cancer Foundation. Chief, Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I have no relevant conflicts of interest. The Skin Cancer Foundation. Edward Pritchard. Long Cases. You could get these!. Last year’s finals! . - Patient with recurrent SCC, with no symptoms. History focussing on skin exposure and social. Was asked about risk factors, macroscopic and microscopic appearance of different types of skin cancer and different treatments. 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. 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.. Distractions. Teen . drivers are more likely than any other age group to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction was cited. To reinforce good driving behaviors during April (which has been designated National Distracted Driving Awareness Month) and beyond, Erie enumerates the 10 deadliest distractions and how to avoid them. Although texting while driving (TWD) poses an enormous crash risk, with young adults listed as the most notorious offenders, it surprisingly did not claim the top spot on the . 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.. 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.. Associate Professor Elin . Gray. Melanoma . Research Group. School of Medical and Health Sciences. Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia. Blood Biomarkers of Cancer. AutoAbs. Wan et al., Nature Reviews Cancer 2017. 5257 17 (12) , 5257-5264 Introduction The color of skin in humans is primarily determined by the presence of melanin and dark skin has larger melanocytes that produce more melanin which protects the Lara K. . Goudsouzian. , Ph.D.. Associate Professor of Biology. DeSales. University. Lara.goudsouzian@desales.edu. Melanoma. Melanocytes. Produce Melanin. Melanin is a dark pigment. The melanin travels in vesicles called . .. Covers the internal organs and protects them from injury. Serves as a barrier from pathogens (bacteria). Helps prevent fluid loss. Stores water and fat. Helps control body temperature. Helps get rid of certain body wastes (salt, sweat).