Question 1

what body organs are affected by skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Metastases: Melanoma can spread or metastasize to the other organs of the body. The most common sites are to the liver, lung, brain, lymph nodes. Metastatic melanoma is considered stage iv.

Question 2

what populations are most affected by skin cancer?

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Sun exposure: People exposed to excessive sun exxposure can be found to have a higher incidence of skin malignancies.  This is true in Australia where there is also an opening in the ozone layer.  Persons receiving sun and wind such a sailors on ships also  have a higher incidence of facial skin malignancies

Question 3

i know that skin is an organ, but what inside the body can be affected by skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What kind of skin cancer. Basal and squamous skin cancers are usually local in occurrence and do not spread beyond confines of skin. Melanomas can and will spread or metastasize to other organs and tissues inside the body.

Question 4

can someone tell me if skin cancer common is in america?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to the cdc - centers for disease control and prevention, 
skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.

Question 5

please help docs! is skin cancer common in north america?

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Yes: The correlates for skin cancer are a lot of sunlight and fair skin in the population. There are particular areas in the U.S. Such as the southwest that have high incidence of skin cancer-ie. Melanoma. The importance of skin protection either with clothing or sunscreens cannot be emphasized enough.

Question 6

coler of skin cancer?

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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?

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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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