Melanoma Skin Cancer

BY SUNNY, MAY AND LALE

INTRODUCTION Causes and symptoms 3 main types of melanoma Diagnosis Treatments Tips on prevention Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

Australian statistics - 170 per 1 million

Melanoma represents 9.5% of all cancers

10,300 cases diagnosed annually In 2008 1,430 deaths from melanoma

WHY IS SKIN CANCER INCREASINGEVERY YEAR?

Ozone Layer: holes UV radiation link to:1. Skin cancer2. Genetic damage 3. Immune system suppression in living organisms4. Reduced productivity in agricultural crops5. Food chains

WHAT CAUSES MELANOMA?

Abnormal cells Family background Moles on skin Caucasian ancestry Fair skin, light hair and light coloured

eyes History of intense sun exposure

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Change in a mole, birthmark or other skin growth

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? What does a melanoma look like?- Shape

- Colour

- Size

TYPES OF MELANOMA

Superficial spreading melanoma

Nodular melanoma

Lentigo maligna

DIAGNOSIS

See your doctor to have a check

Biopsy

Pathologist

Lymph nodes

TREATMENT

Surgery

Checkups

Medicine called interferon

Clinical trial

PREVENTION

Protect yourself Avoid the sun's UV rays:- middle of the day - wear protective clothes - sunscreen - Avoid sunbathing and tanning salons Check your skin every month

CONCLUSION Melanoma can be more serious than

other forms of skin cancer Risk factors Most common forms Doctors diagnosis Treatment

Attention

Always take sunscreen with you !!