Transcript What is Skin Cancer

What is Skin Cancer?
Written By Emily Habinski
Did you Know?
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in
Canada.
There are 3 main types
of skin cancer…
Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell
carcinoma, Melanoma.
Skin
Skin is so important to humans
because skin keeps us healthy by not
allowing germs to enter our bodies.
If you have allergies you would know
that skin reacts to different things
that’s a way of your body telling you
that’s not save for your body.
Skin is an interesting organ because
skin grows as we do. Skin is so
amazing because of its odd stretchy
texture. Skin can protect us from
harm. Skin
Cancer
Cancer is an infection that effects
different organs in your body. When
(if ) you get diagnosed with cancer it
is a good idea to go to chemotherapy
to help your body on its fight thru
cancer.
Sadly breast cancer is well known for its deadly
affect on women. If your family members have
breast cancer you may haft to have special test to
make sure nothing got past on.
Do you know anyone with cancer?
Skin+ Cancer=Skin cancer
What does skin Cancer look like?
Basel Cell Carcinoma
Normally looks like a pearly, smooth, raised bump
on sun exposed skin. Sometimes blood vessels can
be seen with in the tumor. This form of skin cancer
is the least deadly and with proper treatment can be
eliminated without scaring.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Normally looks like a red, scaling, thickend, patch
on sun exposed skin. Bleeding may occur. Some
are firm and hard. This type of skin cancer is
the second most common. This type of skin
cancer is dangerous but not as dangerous as
melanoma. When Squamous Cell Carcinoma is
not treated, it may develop into a large mass.
Melanoma
Various dark colors. Small amount are pinkish
red or a fleshy colors these are called Melanomas
witch are more aggressive. You may bleed and
feel pain. Warning signs of Malignant Melanoma
including change of size, shape, color or even
elevation of a mole.
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