...Introduction The number of cases of skin cancer each year is on the rise and skin cancer is becoming more prominent in our society today, especially among young adults. For this reason, it is vital to evaluate the causes of skin cancer and the ways to prevent it. Skin cancer can be defined as the abnormal growth of the cells of the skin. Currently, it is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays and artificial sun lamps. Most cases of skin cancer could have been easily prevented if the proper precautions were taken, including limiting exposure to sunlight and radiation. The purpose of this report is to prove that using tanning beds has been linked to...
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...SKIN CANCER & TANNING The idea of a “healthy tan” is a myth which must be corrected in order to reduce the increasing incidence of skin cancer in the world. An individual's skin color is determined by their genes and their environment. Our skin can change color in reaction to sun exposure. This is called the "tanning response." When skin absorbs UV radiation, melanin is produced and transferred to the keratinocytes cells within the skin thereby darkening the color of the skin. Melanin in the skin absorbs and scatters UV radiation entering the body and helps protect the skin from adverse reactions to radiation. Thus, the "tanning response" is really a defensive reaction by the body to the presence of damaging radiation, and an effort by the body to protect itself from the harmful affect of ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays (“Anatomy”). A tan still remains in the minds of many as socially desirable. Each day we are confronted with images on television and in magazines of golden-brown models and celebrities. In addition, we are the targets of local advertising and promotion of tanning salons. People must understand that a tan is not necessary; and that in addition to the premature aging of the skin, there are serious and possibly deadly consequences from the overexposure of one’s body to UVA and/or UVB rays. The deadly consequence is skin cancer. When people think of cancer they relate to the threat of colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate...
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...xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx English 101 25 March 2011 Student/Teacher Memo 1. What was your purpose? What effect were you trying to achieve? My purpose was to write about tanning as a cause of the skin cancer, and about skin cancer as a consequence of tanning. 2. What was interesting about the process you went through in writing this paper, and what did you learn from it? It was very interesting to research about skin cancer, as I am particularly interested on the subject. I also did not know tanning or any ultraviolet radiation exposure can have such serious consequences. 3. What was the most difficult aspect about this paper, and what did you learn from the attempt? It was difficult to give it a clear structure on cause/effect, although the subject clearly illustrates this structure. 4. What do you see as the strengths of the paper, and what would you try to do if you were to revise it some more? The strength of the paper is the very reliable sources. 5. What’s not a part of your paper that you think might help a reader understand or appreciate it more? What didn’t you put in? I did not further develop on skin cancer, how it presents and develops. 6. What kind of grammar or formatting feedback would you like from your instructor? I would appreciate full feedback on both. 7. When using the APUS Online Library article databases, did you evaluate the credibility of the sources you chose? Yes. 8. Are your memo and essay in correct MLA format? Yes. 9. Did you save...
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...would use plant extracts and oils that they thought would help protect their skin from the sun. It was considered of high class to have pale skin and therefore people of high stature would use white powder (arsenic salts) to help produce a whiter looking appearance. The modern development of sunscreen was produced by Eugene Schueller in 1935. He produced a sunscreen using benzyl salicylate as a UVR absorber. Schueller was the founder of a company known today to be L’Oreal and was great at advertising. After WWII he marketed a “tanned body” as a healthy body and used tanned women in bikinis to promote his product. In 1962 there were two major advances in sunscreen materials and sunscreen testing. First benzophenone was introduced as a ingredient and its purpose was to absorb UVA rays. In the tests mouse skin was significantly protected from the UVA rays using this material. In the matter of testing the effectiveness of sunscreen Wiskemann and Heissen introduced the use of a water-cooled xenon high-pressure arc for the skin testing. There is increasing evidence the UVA radiation can cause chronic skin damage in healthy people who are exposed to the sun. Therefore the search for a UVA absorbing agent has been the research of that is of greatest concern. The need for protection against sun damage of skin and eyes has existed since ancient times. Once again it is becoming fashionable to have “Pale skin” because this relates to having a long and healthy life. How is your...
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...races and genders are dying from skin cancer, although it is very preventable.There are many different precautions that can be taken to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is a problem today because it affects people’s daily lifestyle and in some cases is deadly. Skin cancer may be the most common malignancy in humans, but according to Dr. Mark Lebwhol, professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine, it is also one of the most preventable cancers (“Skin Cancer Prevention”). Because skin cancer continues to rise at an alarming rate, all Americans need to be more informed of how to prevent it. It is important for all people to know the many risk factors of skin cancer. Risk Factors...
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...The Epidemiology of Skin Cancer Skin cancer is best known as a mutation of the skin when cells grow abnormally. These mutations most commonly come in forms of moles, freckles, or simple markings that are out of the norm. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most commonly occurring form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinomas occur in the basal cells in the lining of the skin and mostly occur from over exposure to sunlight. Skin cancer is rising to become the most prevalent form of cancer. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation Website 5 million people are treated for a case of skin cancer each year. The American Academy of Dermatology stated that in adults ages 25-29 melanoma is the most common form of cancer the second most common form of cancer for15-29...
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...Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and is considered to be the most dangerous form of the disease. Although less commonly diagnosed than other types of skin cancer, melanoma accounts for over 75% of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma develops in cells called melanocytes that are found in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Melanocytes are cells that are responsible for creating skin pigmentation, or melanin. Melanin is what gives the skin its natural hue. As skin is exposed to UV rays from the sun, the skin produces more melanin as a natural defense to prevent or delay sunburn. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are major cause of melanoma. UV rays cause damage to the skin, including damage to the DNA in skin cell. This can lead to cancerous...
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...Outline Topic: Skin Cancer Thesis: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States but is highly curable if detected early and treated properly. Specific Purpose: to inform the audience about the different kinds of skin cancer and what preventive measures you can take to protect yourself from skin cancer. I. Introduction A. Do you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States; two million people are diagnosed annually. B. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells caused by UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds. C. 1 in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. D. The risk for skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than for people of African or Hispanic descent. E. It is also the most treatable form of cancer, if found and treated early. F. I was diagnosed with squamous cell keratocanthoma type skin cancer at the age of 35, quite a shock. G. Today, I will share with you the facts about skin cancer. II. Body A. Basal cell skin cancer are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin’s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).Basal cell skin cancer is the most common form of common form of cancer in the United States and accounts for more than 90% of diagnosed skin cancer. Most skin cancers are basal cell cancer. 1. You are more likely to get basal cell skin cancer if you have: ...
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...Outline Topic: Skin Cancer Thesis: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States but is highly curable if detected early and treated properly. Specific Purpose: to inform the audience about the different kinds of skin cancer and what preventive measures you can take to protect yourself from skin cancer. I. Introduction A. Do you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States; two million people are diagnosed annually. B. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells caused by UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds. C. 1 in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. D. The risk for skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than for people of African or Hispanic descent. E. It is also the most treatable form of cancer, if found and treated early. F. I was diagnosed with squamous cell keratocanthoma type skin cancer at the age of 35, quite a shock. G. Today, I will share with you the facts about skin cancer. II. Body A. Basal cell skin cancer are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin’s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).Basal cell skin cancer is the most common form of common form of cancer in the United States and accounts for more than 90% of diagnosed skin cancer. Most skin cancers are basal cell cancer. 1. You are more likely to get basal cell skin cancer if you have: ...
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...common in today’s society for young females to want to attain golden bronze skin. The quickest way to get a tan and not have to lay in the heat of the sun for hours is to lay in a tanning bed. As this trend continues to rise, medical researchers are beginning to pay close attention to the health effects of indoor tanning. Many recent medical studies and cases, researchers have linked the use of tanning beds to many health problems. Even with all of the negative effects that the use of indoor tanning can have there are still tanning companies that try to boast the positive effects. Despite the fact that tanning beds are harmful to the health of its victims, the use of tanning beds is on the upsurge and growing. In order for tanning companies to make a profit off the industry, they try to create a market for their product. They do this by marketing the positive effects that tanning beds can have. “Tanning is not just for the young. Because UV rays are essential for the body to produce vitamin D, mature adults at risk for osteoporosis can gain health benefits from moderate tanning. Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium to prevent...
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...sun without sunscreen or protective clothing. Many people these days are not taking skin cancer seriously after knowing its significance. Skin cancer has been a growing problem in the United States and millions of people have suffered from it every year. The three most common skin cancers are Melanoma, Basal cell, and Squamous cell, which can cause bumps, sores, growths, etc. Skin cancer is a deadly disease with many causes, but the advantage is that it can be prevented. Problem/Definition Skin cancer is a disease where cancer (malignant) cells are found on the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). The three types of cells found in the epidermis are squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes. These cells in time grow to be cancerous. Thus, the three types of skin cancers are squamous cell, basal cell, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most deadliest and destructive type of cancer. (“Skin Cancer” infotrac.com) The number of people with melanoma has risen in Scotland from 3.5 in 1979 to 10.6 per 100,000 in 1998 for men and 7.0 to 13.1 for women. (Miller 945) Squamous cell and Basal cell skin cancer can kill up to 2,200 people a year in the United States. (Sommerfield SIRS.com) Basal cell, being the most common type of skin cancer, is the cancer that about 75 percent of the people have. (“Skin Cancer “ infotrac.com) Melanoma is mostly seen in older men but ever since tanning came in during the 1970’s, it has increased in women 60 percent around the ages 15-29...
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...Jessica Ehrhart HCA/240 06/30/2012 Cancer Patient Information The purpose of this report is so that I may educate a range of men and women in skin cancer that is also known as Melanoma. This is one of the most common forms of cancer in people ranging between the ages of 25-29. It is also considered as the second most common to affect adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15-29. Since 1980 there has been study’s completed that show a 50 percent increase in Melanoma in women between the ages of 15-39. It also shows that in woman between the ages 30-34, it follows closely behind breast cancer. In this report I would like to show you the cause, risk, treatment, detection, how it affects the body, and how you can protect yourself from getting Melanoma. Melanoma is a serious form of cancer that starts in the pigments of the skin,that produce skin cells called melanocytes. The cells become abnormal, become aggressive, and they grow uncontrollably. They eventually invade the surrounding tissues. It can develop in a mole that you may have. Before you are officially diagnosed with Melanoma you must go to the doctor and have half or the entire tumor removed so it may be tested. This test will determine the stage and the level of cancer that you may have. Stage 0 is abnormal melanocytes that can be found in the epidermis. This may become cancerous and spread into your normal tissue. This cancer can grow into 4 different stages and may get...
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...Cancer is a mutation within a DNA strand that usually causes growths and abnormal cells. The earliest recorded form of cancer dates back to 3,000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. The word cancer originated from Hippocrates, a great Greek physician. He used the terms carcinoma and carcinos to describe tumors. The term was later translated into the Latin word cancer by a Roman physician named Celsus. There are several forms of cancer that can be acquired and/or inherited. One such form that can be obtained by both means is skin cancer. There are four kinds of skin cancer thus far. These include Basal Cell Carcinoma, Dysplastic Nevi, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. There is also another form although not considered cancer but can develop into cancer it if not treated. These lesions, known as Actinic Keratosis, can be scaly and are caused by the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sun. Basal Cell Carcinoma, or BCC, is the most frequently occurring form of skin cancer in the United States. BCCs are often caused by intense sun exposure. They usually resemble open sores, scars, bumps or red patches and form on the epidermis from basal cells. Another common skin cancer is Squamous Cell Carcinoma, or SCC for short. Squamous Cell Carcinoma appears in the squamous cells that make up most of the upper layer of the skin. They are abnormal cells that have an uncontrollable growth and usually resemble open sores, warts or red patches that could bleed or crust. Just like Actinic Keratosis, is caused...
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...Skin Cancer- A worry issue Skin cancer incidences are rising at a phenomenal rate owing to the depletion in the ozone layer during to global warming. A disease that pre-empts a serious concern, it is important that we know to it and nip the problem at the bud. The UV radiation from the sun is the predominant etiological factor followed by genetical factors and metastasis if cancer cells from a pre existing malignant condition elsewhere in the body. There are three main types of skin cancers- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Malignant melanoma with melanoma being the most aggressive followed by SCC and BCC respectively each showing a different type of manifestation. Malignant Melanoma:- It arises from the melanocytes...
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...What is Skin Cancer? Skin Cancer is defined as the abnormal growth of skin cells. Often occurs in areas which are often exposed to direct sunlight, however can occur in area which are not exposed to sunlight. 3 Major Types of Skin Cancer: Melanoma: Occurs when the pigment-producing cells that give color to the skin become cancerous. Melanoma is one of the most serious types of skin cancer. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Basal cells produce new skin cells as old ones die. This cancer typically appears as white waxy lumps or a brown scaly patch on the face or neck (sun exposed areas). Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A common treatable form of skin cancer. Appears as a lump, ulcer, or scaly patch on the skin. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a result of too much exposure to...
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