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Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Presented By: Cheryl Barber SpiresOSU Extension, Fulton County,Maumee Valley EERA
Prepared by: Dee Jepsen, Sereana Howard Dresbach, Jaime B. Chalk The Ohio State University
Skin Cancer: the most common cancer in United States
Occurrence rate of skin cancer is highMortality rate is lower than internal organ
cancersSkin cancer accounts for only 1% of all
cancer deaths
What is Skin
Largest organ of the human bodyWeighs about 6 pounds Protects us against heat, light, injury, and
infectionRegulates body temperature
What is Cancer
Occurs when healthy cells loose their ability to limit & direct their growth
Too much tissue is producedThese cells develop the ability to invade
and tumors form
What is Skin Cancer
Most common type of cancer in the U.S.Types of skin cancer:
– Basal Cell Carcinoma– Squamous Cell Carcinoma– Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Description:– Waxy skin eruption or small scaly patch
– Smooth growth with raised border
– Could be a smooth bump that crusts over or bleeds
– May start as a pimple or sore that doesn’t heal
95% cure rateMen 2X as likely to get as womenType that Presidents Clinton and Bush had
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Scaly patch, small raised bump, or tumorCan spread locally to lymph nodes95% cure rateHead, neck, hands, lips (tobacco,
cigarettes, and UV rays)Men 3X as likely to get than women
Melanoma
50% fatality rateMen 2X as likely to get as womenMust treat early!Description:
– Mole that has changed– Multi-colored dark area on skin (reddish,
bluish, brown, or black)
Skin Self-Exam:ABCD’s of Melanoma
Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Sensation
What Causes Skin Cancer
Ultraviolet (UV) Rays - 90%UVA
– Penetrates deep into the skin– Tangles the DNA– Skin does not appear smooth – Causes premature aging: wrinkles,
leathery skin– Affects eyes: cataracts and corneal burns
What Causes Skin Cancer
UVB– Causes redness– Sunburns
UVC– Gets absorbed back into the ozone layer
Disclaimer: sunlight is good for your health. Your body needs small doses (30 minutes) a day for Vitamin D
Skin cancer is a result of U.V. exposure
Chronic– Wears down the skin cells & damages DNA– Diminishes the cell’s protective factors over
timeAcute
– Can do the same damage as chronic– Visible symptom is a sunburn
Skin cancer appears in adulthood
UV Exposure
SunArtificial sun
– Growing Lights– Tanning Beds
• Mostly UVA
• Important to protect the eyes
• Important to use skin creams
• Only changes skin color, so you can still burn
“Safe Tan”
There is no such thing as a Safe TanAny tan equals damage to the skinOverexposure to UV rays linked to:
– Glaucoma– Diminishes immunization factors– Contributes to exhaustion– Lowers response rate
Skin Damage Prevention
Skin damage is largely preventablePeople receive 50-80% of their lifetime
sun exposure by age 18– Incidentally, this is the same time period skin
is the most vulnerable and should be best protected.
2 Types of Human Risk Factors
Uncontrollable– Skin type– Hair Color– Age– Family History
Controllable– Can you name any of these?
Controllable Factors
Time of DayShadeCloudy DaysSunscreen
Protective Clothing
Drug Interactions
Check-ups
Final Thoughts…..
Skin is the largest organNo skin transplantsPrevention is the best strategy for sun and
skin safety
Protection from skin cancer is a personal responsibility
BE A SUN SAFETY ADVOCATE!
Control for amount of time exposed Time of day exposed Use of protective barriers
– Long sleeve shirts– Wide brim hat– Sunscreen– Sun canopy or tractor cab
Usually a gap between knowledge/behavior of protective factors and their benefits to reducing skin cancer
Acute symptoms can be recognized & treated, while chronic exposure is the invisible risk
The earlier we start practicing sun safety, the longer we will keep our skin healthy.