Skin Cancer

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Skin Cancer

• Connor Tinsley, Adam Stewart, Andrew Glantz

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Skin Cancer

• Skin cancer is an effect of both heredity and
  environmental causes (ex. UV rays/parents)
• Skin cancer forms tumors under the skin. These
  tumors have a chance to be malignant.
• Human skin is technically
• the bodys largest organ and
• protects all other organs. Its
• also possible thisll harm other
• body parts can be harmed.

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Stages 1 2

• The first two stages of skin cancer are when
  the cancer is localized to only one area of the
  body and can be removed with surgery before it
  spreads.

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Stages 3 4

• The third and final stage of skin cancer are
  when the cancer is not treated when found and is
  left alone to where it spreads to numerous part
  of the body also very possibly harming other
  organs of the body. Also it will harder to remove
  the sin cancer tumors if the surgery is even
  possible at all!

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Signs/Symptoms

• In most cases of skin cancer, signs can be as
  simple as a mole or growth on the skin.
• Most times these small moles or growths are
  harmless but sometimes they can be the early
  signs of certain types of harmful skin cancer.
• These moles or growths can usually be removed by
  surgery if found to be harmful or a threat to
  your health.

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Treatments

• The most common and most effective method for
  removing skin cancer, although sometimes
  expensive, is through surgery.
• This method is traditionally done when the cancer
  is in the stages one or two because when the
  cancer reaches the stages of three and four, the
  surgery can have negative consequences.

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Cures

• As of right now, sadly, there is not a cure for
  any form of skin cancer.
• There are people around the world(Scientists)
  working on a cure for skin cancer.

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Prevention

• There are several ways to prevent getting this
  cancer.
• Do not be overly exposed to the sun during the
  times of day where it is strongest.
• Use sunblock if you go outside.
• Wear a hat or other protection when going
  outside.
• Get regular checkups from your doctor to see if
  you have skin cancer.

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Support Groups

• The AAD ( American Academy of Dermatology).
• The American Cancer Society.

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Sources

• http//www.skincancer.org/
• http//www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/sunanduv
  exposure/skin-cancer-facts