CAUSES
Best way to prevent skin cancer
Early prevention
99,750 new cases per year
What is incidence of melanoma
15-35 years of age
Age of diagnosis of melanoma
10-4pm
What is time of day that sun rays are strongest
What diagnostic test is used for staging melanoma
PET scan
What is Melanoma versus non melanoma
27 %
What is 5 year survival rate for Stage IV Melanoma
Surgery, Radiation, Immunotherapy or targeted therapy
Treatment for Melanoma
List 3 ways to prevent Melanoma
What is prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, wear protective clothing, yearly skin exam
What labs are drawn to check for metastatic disease
What are LFT's
What is the major cause of skin cancer
90%
What is percent of skin cancer caused by sun exposure
These artificial ultraviolet rays before age 35 causes 75% increased risk of melanoma
What is a deadly tanning bed
15 or higher
What is recommended SPF for sunscreen
What scan is used to check for metastasize to the brain
What is MRI
Areas exposed to sun exposure that can bleed easily and can be precancerous, often seen in elderly
What is actinic keratosis
Melanoma, Basal cell, Squamous cell
What are 3 types of skin cancer
Sore that doesn't heal, oozing or bleeding at site of a mole, mole that has changed over short period of time
What are symptoms of melanoma
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter > 6mm
What is ABCD rule
Depth of tumor invasion, lymph node involvement, evidence of metastatic disease
What is microstaging
Open sore that does not heal, shiny bump or nodule. On surface of skin, slow growing, most common, plaque border
What is basal cell cancer
This risk factor doubles risk for developing melanoma
Single blistering sunburn as a child
Name 3 risk factors for melanoma
What are light colored eyes
What is light complexion
What is frequent sun exposure
What is use of tanning beds
Cancer on skin has not invaded into subcutaneous layer.
What is Stage II Melanoma
List 3 nursing considerations when caring for someone with skin cancer
What is assessment of lesions
What is psychosocial needs
Educate early
Annual dermatologist check up
Educate on looking below nails and in hair