Skin Cancer
Unfortunately skin cancer has become more common over the past years. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer in 2010, “Skin cancers account for as much as 50% of all cases of cancer.” Body image today plays a big part in the rise of skin cancer. The need to be tan caused an increase in self tanning which in turn causes more cases of skin cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency, in 2009, stated that more than 1million people were diagnosed with skin cancer. And It is estimated that about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.” There is not just one type of skin cancer. There are actually three different kinds, including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma.
There are two non melanoma skin cancers, basal and squamous. The first is basal cell. Basal cell is the most common form of skin cancer. It usually effects those with fair skin. …show more content…
Some of the symptoms or signs are found in
- the complete home medical guide from 2004, it says, “A small pink area develops; it has a smooth surface, visible blood vessels, a pink to brownish gray color, and a waxy or pearl-like border.
Now that we know a little about basal cell we can learn about
2. Squamous cell.
-“It starts in the outer skin layer, eventually penetrating the underlying tissue if not treated.” University of Maryland Medical Center
Unfortunately skin cancer has become more common over the past years. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer in 2010, “Skin cancers account for as much as 50% of all cases of cancer.” Body image today plays a big part in the rise of skin cancer. The need to be tan caused an increase in self tanning which in turn causes more cases of skin cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency, in 2009, stated that more than 1million people were diagnosed with skin cancer. And It is estimated that about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.” There is not just one type of skin cancer. There are actually three different kinds, including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma.
There are two non melanoma skin cancers, basal and squamous. The first is basal cell. Basal cell is the most common form of skin cancer. It usually effects those with fair skin. …show more content…
Some of the symptoms or signs are found in
- the complete home medical guide from 2004, it says, “A small pink area develops; it has a smooth surface, visible blood vessels, a pink to brownish gray color, and a waxy or pearl-like border.
Now that we know a little about basal cell we can learn about
2. Squamous cell.
-“It starts in the outer skin layer, eventually penetrating the underlying tissue if not treated.” University of Maryland Medical Center