Risk
What is the biggest risk factor for developing skin cancer?
A.Smoking
B.Sun exposure
C.Alcohol use
D.Diet
B. Sun exposure
What is the most common type of skin cancer diagnosed?
A.Squamous cell carcinoma
B.Basal Cell Carcinoma
C.Melanoma
D.All of the above
B
What type of melanoma are people of color at risk of:
A.Superficial spreading
B.Lentigo Maligna
C.Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM)
D.Nodular Melanoma
E.All of the above
C. Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM)
Melanoma in people of color most often occurs on areas that get little sun exposure. Up to 60 to 75 percent of tumors arise on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet under the nail (subungual) and the nail areas.
Black patients with melanoma have an estimated five-year melanoma survival rate of 71 percent, versus 93 percent for white patients
These “bumps” on a person’s face can increase someone’s risk for:
A.Skin cancer
B.Skin infections
C.Warts
D.It is normal and not a risk factor
D.
Called “DPN”
Commonly seen in darker individuals
It is not associated with any cancerous condition or systemic disease.
True or false?
All moles can increase your risk for skin cancer.
False!
If it is less than 1.5cm, has been there for many years and is not changing, it is not likely to be at a high risk for skin cancer.
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of...
A.40
B.50
C.60
D.70
D.
The world’s most common cancer is a relentless disease that strikes one in five people by age 70. The good news is that most cases are curable if they are diagnosed and treated early enough. But in order to stop skin cancer, we have to spot it on time.
Skin cancer is the cancer you can see. Unlike cancers that develop inside the body, skin cancers form on the outside and are usually visible. That’s why skin exams, both at home and with a dermatologist, are especially vital.
Early detection saves lives. Learning what to look for on your own skin gives you the power to detect cancer early when it’s easiest to cure, before it can become dangerous, disfiguring or deadly
Which celebrity died of untreated melanoma?
A.Marvin Gaye
B.Ray Charles
C.Ray Ellis
D.Bob Marley
E.None of the above
Bob Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) which ultimately claimed his life in 1981 at age 36. When a dark spot appeared under his toenail, Marley attributed it to a soccer injury. Eventually he was diagnosed with the disease but was not treated. His melanoma spread to other areas of his body and tragically cut his life short.
True or False?
One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chance of developing melanoma later in life.
True
On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if they have had more than five sunburns,15 but just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life.
SPF 15 Sunscreen means that…
A.There are 15 ingredients in the sunscreen
B.The user can stay in the sun for 15 minutes before they get sunburned
C.The user can stay in the sun for 150 minutes before they get sunburned
D.The user can stay in the sun for 15X longer than they would without sunscreen before turning red
D.
The SPF number means how much longer you can stay in the sun as opposed to having unprotected skin.
Dermatologists recommend an SPF of at least 30, and to reapply every 2 hours.
Many people don’t use the recommended amount of sunscreen – rule of thumb is “golfball” size throughout your body before going out
True or False?
People of color have a lower 5-year melanoma survival rate compared to white patients.
Sadly, this is TRUE!
Black patients with melanoma have an estimated five-year melanoma survival rate of 71 percent, versus 93 percent for white patients.
Skin cancers are less prevalent in nonwhite racial ethnic groups, but when they occur, they tend to be diagnosed at a later stage. As a result, the prognosis is worse.
First, there’s a lower public awareness of the risk of skin cancer among individuals of color. Second, from the perspective of health-care providers, there’s often a lower index of suspicion for skin cancer in patients of color. This is because the chances of it are smaller. So these patients may be less likely to get regular, full-body skin exams. And third, the places on the body where skin cancers tend to occur in people of color are often in less sun-exposed areas.
You might want to get checked for skin cancer if you have…
A.New mole that looks different from your other moles
B.A change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole
C.A dark, flaky patch that might be a little raised
D.A sore that doesn’t heal
E.All of the above
E – All of the above
True or False?
People of darker skin color are not at risk of skin cancer.
False!
Skin cancer affects people of all colors. Even if you have a darker skin tone, always tan or rarely burn, you can still develop the disease.
This includes people of African, Asian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Native American descent.
If you have skin, you can get skin cancers.
True or False:
Gel manicures significantly increase your risk for skin cancer.
False!
The gel polish itself hasn't been associated with an increased risk of cancer. However, lamps and light boxes used to seal the polish emit fairly high levels of UVA radiation, which plays a major role in the development of cancer.
The level of risk depends on the frequency of manicures. Gel manicures every 2 weeks probably isn’t high enough to significantly increase your risk of skin cancer.
You can still protect your hands from UVA exposure by slathering on waterproof sunscreen on your hands before your manicure.
What is the most common cancer that is diagnosed in the U.S.?
A.Breast Cancer
B.Lung Cancer
C.Colon Cancer
D.Skin Cancer
D.Skin Cancer
Many of the more than 5 million skin cancer cases that are diagnosed annually could be prevented by protecting skin from excessive sun exposure and not using indoor tanning devices.”
-American Cancer Society
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Melanoma is a less common type of skin cancer but more dangerous, and is 2X more common than it was 20 years ago.
What is the most common type of skin cancer in people of color:
A.Squamous cell carcinoma
B.Basal Cell Carcinoma
C.Melanoma
D.All of the above
A. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is melanin and what is it good for?
A.A pigment in our skin that protects our skin against UV damage
B.A pigment in our skin that makes an oily, waxy coating
C.No purpose has been found for melanin yet
A.
Melanin is a pigment that protects our skin from UV damage due to sun exposure.
In fact, people who have lower levels of eu-melanin (the most protective melanin pigment) require more sun protection and are at greater risk for UV damage and skin cancers.