How cancer works
Which form of skin cancer is most dangerous?
Melanoma
What does the UV stand for?
UltraViolet
What is melanin?
A pigment in your skin that protects from UV radiation
What is the best way to avoid UV radiation
Stay out of the sun during high UV
How many gene mutations before cancer becomes possible?
2+
What part of the cell does UV radiation damage?
DNA
What portion of the skin cell is covered by the melanin
the nucleus
Black people should use sunscreen true or false?
True
How does cancer kill people?
By spreading to vital organs and disrupting their function
The hole in the ________ layer of the atmosphere has lead to increased UV radiation. Particularly in Australia.
The ozone layer
What SPF is melanin?
2-13
During what hours is UV light highest?
10-4
Why is late stage cancer diagnosis dangerous?
When cancer becomes more advanced it is harder to treat/stop
What are the three most common types of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamos cell carcinoma
Melanoma
What is the name of the cell that produces melanin?
Melanocyte
Despite getting skin cancer less often, black and brown people run the risk of what issue related to skin cancer?
Late diagnosis
Why does DNA damage lead to cancer?
DNA controls cell growth, death, and reproduction. Damage to the DNA can lead to mutations which can in turn lead to uncontrolled growth, reproduction, etc.
How does UV exposure lead to cancer?
1. UV radiation damages DNA in skin cells
2. DNA function changes
3. Cell grows or reproduces uncontrollably
What do the ABCDE stand for when it comes to identifying melanoma
Assymetry
Border (uneven)
Color (Different)
Diameter (Grows above 1/4 of an inch)
Evolution
Why are black and brown people still able to get skin cancer from UV radiation?
Melanin only provides partial protection