GENETIC MUTATIONS THAT CAUSE SKIN CANCER 2 Cancer begins when one or more genes change from their normal form. This either creates an abnormal protein or no protein at all‚ both of which cause mutated cells to multiply uncontrollably. (Association‚ 2011) Melanoma can either be caused by inherited genes or defects that are caused from environmental factors‚ such as exposure to too much sun. However‚ according to the Centre for Genetics Education‚ all cancers can be considered genetic
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achieve that perfect skin tone they are looking for. But has the search for the perfect tan increased skin cancer possibilities? And Do tanning beds‚ in fact cause skin cancer? This analytical essay will begin by defining skin cancer‚ identifying what causes this disease‚ and later on will examine‚ if indeed artificial tanning causes skin cancer and the dangers of this treatment. The rates
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Type of cancer. Melanoma is a skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes‚ a type of cell that makes up the skin. Skin is formed by three layers: epidermis‚ dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Melanocytes‚ together with keratinocytes‚ are part of the epidermis and are responsible for producing melanin‚ a pigment that protects against the damaging effects of sunlight. The formation of melanin - melanogenesis is a biochemical process carried out by melanocytes and is affected by several hormones: α-melanocyte-stimulating
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was created by anti-skin cancer victoria to fight skin cancer and promote healthy sun without getting cancer. It was aired on tv in 1981 and then went on the become one of Australia’s most successful health ads of all time. The 1980s slip slop ad is a Tv ad and a video about skin cancer. It is a jingle a lot about slip slop slap. The message is to wear sun smart clothing and sunscreen. It appeals to ethos because it instils a fear in the viewer that you could get skin cancer. It has animations to
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of skin cancer is known as melanoma. It originates in the skin cells that make melanin‚ which gives skin its pigment and protects the deeper layers of skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. These cells are called melanocytes. The melanocytes produce more melanin and cause the skin to tan when time is spent in the sunlight. The melanocytes may start to grow abnormally and can become cancerous if the skin obtains too much ultraviolet light. This condition is commonly known as skin cancer
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Illustration Essay: Tanning Causes Melanoma Skin Cancer In December of 2010‚ at the age of forty‚ I was diagnosed with Stage III Metastatic Melanoma. In my early twenties I would tan every day. I would tan outdoors or go into the tanning salon. At the tanning salon I would see the small picture of the danger signs of melanoma‚ only to look right next to it and see the large poster of a gorgeous model with beautifully tanned skin holding the latest indoor tanning lotion. That model’s poster
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The video “Skin Cancer Medical Animation” is about the integumentary system (skin) and how skin cancer is developed. Compared to majority of the organ systems‚ the integumentary system is one of the largest organ systems that play an important role in protection and maintenance of body temperature and fluids (Cancer Treatment Center of America‚ 2007). According to the video‚ the skin is composed of three layers with each layer having different types of cells. The first layer is the Epidermis which
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Unit 4. Case Study 2: Skin Cancer Cancer and Genetics When it comes down to it‚ all cancer is genetic. It’s a result of mutations or changes in the DNA sequence of our genes. Genes can be looked at as a set of instructions that tell our cells what to do. Our DNA sequence “spells out” our genes into letters. Mutations are basically errors in the “spelling” of our DNA codes. Most mutations‚ if they’re minor‚ can be fixed by our own body’s cells. Problems arise when these mutated or damaged
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Skin cancer is the most occurring forms of cancer worldwide‚ and roughly one in every five people in America will develop a form of skin cancer in a course of their lifetime. (Tarver‚ 2012) Exposure to UV radiation is the leading cause of most skin cancers as it induces DNA damage in skin cells. The effects of UV radiation can be classified based on the amount of exposure as acute or chronic. Acute side effects include sunburns and chronic effects can be mutagenic and also increase aging in humans
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1. Developing Personal Skills Developing personal skills is expanding an individual’s knowledge so that they can make wiser decisions about their health through gaining information provided and having access to the information. Developing personal skills‚ through attending information classes‚ media campaigns‚ and information websites can improve healthier life skills or choices for an individual influenced by binge drinking‚ such as thinking before they drink. Personal skills such as knowing
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