Risk Factors
What are other sources of UV rays other than the sun?
tanning beds, and sun lamps
How many major types of melanoma are there?
4
What exactly is melanoma? elaborate....
Cancer of the skin
Having numerous risk factors such as smoking, moles, and excess sunlight exposure more than likely means that you will get melanoma (True or False)
False (Many people with risk factors never get melanoma. And some people who get it may have few or no known risk factors)
Which notion is most important
Thoroughly examine their own skin once a month
Being particularly careful about sun protection and avoiding manmade UV rays
Being aware of family history
All em
What effect does UV rays have on the skin cells
It damages the DNA (genes) inside skin cells
What race is more inclined to contracting melanoma?
White/Caucasian (It is around 20 times more common)
"E" in the ABCDE's stands for
If the mole EVOLVES over time
Which diagnostic procedure is the main way to treat/diagnose melanoma?
Skin Biopsy
What are the top two ways to help prevent the development of Melanoma?
Protecting your skin by wearing sunscreen and self examinations
Change in sensation, such as itchiness, tenderness, or pain are all signs and symptoms of Melanoma (True or False)
True
The most common area on the body for men to contract melanoma for men is on..
The back