Question 1

explain the short and long term effects of skin cancer on the human body?

Accepted Answer

None / Death: This isn't the best place to go for a homework question, but we're glad to help. A basal cell carcinoma on the face won't do a thing beyond growing inexorably. Neglect it, and it will destroy an eye, nose, and eventually grow into the brain. That's the end. Squamous cell carcinomas can spread to remote sites and melanomas do so even more aggressively. Effect depends on location.

Question 2

what are the causes of skin cancer and what are the effects?

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Skin cancer : Skin cancer is caused frequently by intense and cumulative ultraviolet radiation exposure and genetics . If detected early, most skin cancers are highly curable. Some skin cancers such as melanoma have the potential to spread to other organs (metastasize) and become lethal.

Question 3

what are the short and long term effects from skin cancer on the body?

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3 main types: Basal and Squamous occur in older, sun exposure.  Melanoma any age, these have different symptoms and signs.  Local issues for the first 2. Melanoma unpredictably can go to other organs.

Question 4

are there known side effects of not getting enough sun exposure without sunscreen? do the risks outweigh the skin if skin cancer from sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Vit D and Sunscreen: The lack of vit d is a huge issue these days. Using sunscreen at all times can reduce the skin's ability to convert vit d to its active form. Vit d deficiency has been linked to several cancers. On the other hand the benefits of using sunscreen outweight this risk. Increased sun exposure can lead to several skin cancers including melanoma that can be deadly. Vit d can be supplemented with pills. S.

Question 5

what are the chances of developing skin cancer following co2 laser skin resurfacing? i believe my fair skin due to my irish heritage makes me more prone to burns and skin cancer. can co2 laser cause such side effects?

Accepted Answer

Co : Co 2 laser can even help with treatment of skin cancers. Obviously strict sunscreen use is essential post treatment.

Question 6

coler of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Color and cancer: Caucasians are the primary victims of skin cancer. However, everyone, regardless of skin color, can fall prey to it. Unfortunately, many patients and even some physicians are under the impression that non-caucasian people are immune to this disease. That is one reason people of color are diagnosed with skin cancer at later stages. These delays mean that skin cancers are often advanced and fatal.

Question 7

what causes skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sun damage, Genetics: There can be a family component to many cancers including skin cancers. This should not be taken lightly. Sun exposure is another large risk factor for skin cancer. The two together can be very dangerous. If you have a strong family history, lots of sun exposure, or any enlarging skin lesions, be evaluated by your local doctor and/or dermatologist.

Question 8

is skin cancer hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Can be: There can be a family component to many cancers including skin cancers.  This  should not be taken lightly.  Sun exposure is another large risk factor for skin cancer. The two together can be very dangerous. If you have a strong family history, lots of sun exposure, or any enlarging skin lesions, be evaluated by your local doctor and/or dermatologist.

Question 9

how does skin cancer grow?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Skin cancer grows both sideways and. In depth. There are different kinds of skin cancers which have different patterns of growth. Basal cell carcinoma erodes the skin but rarely spreads to other parts of the body. Squamous cell carcinoma spreads locally but can also spread through lymph or blood vessels or even along nerve fibers. Melanoma, can spread locally and by blood, nerve amd lymph.

Question 10

how do you get skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Photodamage: Basal and squamous cell skin cancers are the two most common skin cancers.  They develop due to excessive sun exposure.  In people who are otherwise healthy, these tumors do not metastasize but cause destruction by direct extension.  The 3rd most common skin cancer is malignant melanoma, fatal if metastasized.  Although some cases of melanoma are hereditary, most are also due to sun exposure.

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