1. Melanoma

2. Skin Cancer  Most common type of cancer in the United States  The Skin is one of the most important parts of your body Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

3. Skin Cancer Statistics  73,870 new cases each year  9,940 people die every year due to melanomas. Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

4. Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

5. Different types of Skin Cancer  Melanoma  Basal Cell Carcinoma  Squamous Cell Carcinoma  Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the skin Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

6. Normal Cells vs. Cancer Cells  Normal cells: Grow  Divide  Die off (as the body needs them)  Cancer cells: Cells form where the body doesn’t need them  Damaged cells do not die when they need to  Buildup of cells is called a tumor  Benign vs. Malignant Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

7. Benign vs. Malignant  Benign growths:  Moles  Malignant growths :  melanoma  basal cell cancer  squamous cell cancer Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

8. Melanoma  Can occur on any skin surface  Men: skin on the head neck, between the shoulders and hips  Women: skin on the lower legs or between the shoulders and the hips Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

9. Melanoma is more likely than other skin cancers to spread to other parts of the body

10. Risk Factors for Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Sunlight Severe, blistering Sunburns Lifetime sun exposure Tanning

11. Risk Factors for Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Sunlamps and Tanning Booths

12. Risk Factors for Melanomas Personal & Family History  Personal and Family History Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

13. Risk Factors for Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Skin that burns easily & certain medical conditions or medicines

14. Risk Factors for Melanomas Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Dysplastic Nevus & More than 50 common moles

15. Symptoms of Melanoma  Remember your ABC’s Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

16. Diagnosis and Staging of Melanomas  Biopsy  Shave biopsy  Punch biopsy  Incisional biopsy  Excisional biopsy Information provided by the National Cancer Institute Stage 0: The melanoma involves only the top layer of skin. Stage I: The tumor is no more than 1 millimeter thick Stage II: The tumor is between 1 and 2 millimeters thick Stage III: The melanoma cells have spread to at least one nearby lymph node. Stage IV: Cancer cells have spread to the lung or other organs, skin areas, or lymph nodes far away from the original growth

17. Treatment  Surgery  Chemotherapy  Photodynamic Therapy  Biological Therapy  Radiation Therapy Want a second opinion? Contact 1-800-422-6237 Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

18. Prevention  Avoid outdoor activities during the middle of the day  Protect yourself from the sun’s rays reflected by sand, water, snow, ice and pavement  Wear long sleeves and long pants  Wear a hat with a wide brim  Wear sunglasses that absorb UV radiation  Sunscreen lotions with a protection factor of at least 15 Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

19. Prevention  Check yourself, and if you find…  A new flesh-colored firm bump  A change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole  A sore that doesn’t look healthy …make an appointment to meet with your dermatologist Information provided by the National Cancer Institute

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