Skin Cancer Part 2
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- Now tell me about Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma tends to occur in the most heavily sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the head, neck, and back.
- It often starts as red or brown splotches on the skin, that become rough and crusty. If it is not treated, it may become worse and grow big enough to spread to internal organs. This type of skin cancer typically appears around the age of 40.
- Oh! That sounds awful to get! Now tell me about the last type. Melanoma.
- Melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer and can occur anywhere on the body, including places that haven't been exposed to the sun. It can often come about in areas of the skin which have been exposed to occasional heavy sun exposure.
- I think I remember learning about Melanoma. You can become vulnerable to this at a young age, as early as 12.
- Melanoma commonly exists in the form of a mole and grows very fast. The moles have an irregular shape, can be different colors, and can change size, shape, or texture. If not removed early, melanoma can grow rapidly, spreading to internal organs and putting your body at great risk.
- Are there any factors that put you at a higher risk of getting skin cancer?
- Yes! Some of these include having a lot of moles, a light complexion, blonde or red hair, blue, green, or hazel eyes, and family history of skin cancer.
- Thank you so much for teaching me about skin cancer and how to keep myself save from the sun!
- No problem! To reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, you should practice sun safe behaviors like wearing sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, avoiding tanning beds, and minimizing your exposure to the sun from 10-4 pm.
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