Transcript Skin Cancer
November 13, 2007
Chapter: 31
Title: Noninfectious Diseases and Disabilities
Lesson : 2
Title: Skin Cancer
Grade Level:
High school freshman health class one week
before spring break
Skin Cancer Prevention
By: Lindsay Guckian
Sofia Barufaldi
Gregory Riherd
Joseph Plaza
Did you know?
If you have had one or more severe, blistering
sunburn during your lifetime, you are at increased
risk for melanoma.
More than 1 million new cases annually
Only 1 in 7 high school students reported using
sun block with SPF 15 or higher
1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin
cancer during their lifetime
What is Skin Cancer?
Skin Cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of
the skin
There are three types of Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Accounts for 80% of all skin cancers in the U.S
Arises from the basal cells, small round cells
found in the base of the epidermis
Slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to
other parts of the body, and generally is readily
treatable
If not treated may erode into surrounding
structures
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The second most common form of skin cancer
Approximately 250,000 new cases per year
Begins in the squamous cells, which are thin flat
cells that look like fish scales and are found in
the tissues that forms the surface of the skin
Melanoma
Is the most serious form of skin cancer
Can be curable if detected early
However, if it is not treated it can spread to other
part of the body an be fatal.
It is estimated that in 2007
8,110 fatalities
5,220 in men
2,800 in women
Four Types of Melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma
Lentigo maligna
Acral lentiginous melanoma
Nodular melanoma
Reported Skin Cancer Cases in
2007
4%
Basal Cell
Carcinoma
16%
Squamous Cell
Carcinoma
Melanoma
80%
American Academy of Dermatology
Warning Signs
A for Asymmetry
B for Border
C for Color
D for Diameter
• Report any changes to
your doctor
Risk Factors
Lighter natural skin color.
Family history of skin cancer.
A history of sunburns early in life.
Skin that burns, freckles, or reddens easily
Blue or green eyes.
Blond or red hair.
Certain types and a large number of moles
Frequent use of tanning beds
What about Tanning Beds?
Tanning Beds
18-30 year olds who use tanning beds10 times or
more a year have a 7 times greater incidence of
melanoma.
Tanning device users had
2.5 times the risk of squamous
cell carcinoma and1.5 times
the risk of basal cell
carcinoma.
Types of UV Radiation
UVA
Responsible for aging and wrinkling.
UVB
Responsible for sunburns, cataracts, immune
system damage, and skin cancer.
UVC
Most dangerous rays, however, they are
blocked by the ozone layer.
How to Protect Yourself
Avoid the Strongest Rays of the Day
Cover up
Use Sunscreen Consistently
Know about your medications
Wear Protective Sunglasses
Proper Use of Sunscreen
Sunscreen should be used if you are going to be
in the sun for more than 20 minutes
Sunscreen should be applied 15-30 minutes
before sun exposure
Use an SPF of 15 or higher
SPF 30 is NOT twice as strong at SPF 15
SPF numbers only pertain to their UVB blocking
ability
Sunscreen does not block out all UV radiation
UV radiation changes
due to many things…
Time of day
Time of year
Geographical location
Altitude
Clouds
Environment
UV Index
UV Index
Number
0-2
Exposure Level Minutes to
Burn
Minimal
60
3-4
Low
45
5-6
Moderate
30
7-8
High
15
9-10
Very High
10
UV Index
http://www.weather.com/maps/activity/skinprotection/index_large.html
REMEMBER
SLIP on a shirt
SLOP on sunscreen
SLAP on a hat