Melanoma Case Studies
After melanoma has been diagnosed, a skin biopsy will be performed. The area will be excised again to make sure that the cancerous cells have been removed completely. During excision, anesthesia is injected into an area close to the one being operated on. The tumor is then cut out, along with a margin of normal, non-cancerous skin around the lesion. The wound is stitched and a sample of the skin is sent away for research. (Guy) A follow up is required after the excision. Most people prefer baseline total body photography. It compares lesions during the follow up to notice any new and changing areas on the skin. (Secker) It is important to try to avoid surgery by examining the body regularly for abnormal areas and by trying to avoid being over
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However, there are ways to prevent and lower the risk of developing this disease. Steps such as avoiding tanning beds because of the harmful ultraviolet rays is a big factor to reducing the likelihood of developing the melanoma. Understanding the effects that the booths may have, like premature aging, discoloration of the skin, wrinkling, and harming the eyes and epidermis.
Examining the skin often, depending on the family history of skin cancer, is another good way to avoid melanoma. Keeping track of lesions, moles, blemishes, and freckles to make sure they are not changing or looking abnormal is crucial for early detection of melanoma skin cancer. Second opinions on any blemish is necessary and it is better to be safe than sorry. Avoiding sun extended sun exposure will keep the blemishes mild.
The sun also produces ultraviolet radiation. The radiation absorbs into the skin and as it does, melanin is initiated, making the skin turn a darker color. Sunscreen is recommended but must be generously applied to prevent burning of the skin. Sunglasses, hats, and clothing that has built in SPF are a good way to avoid skin problems and lesions. If melanoma is developed, the area can be removed by excision and may be stitched together to heal. A check-up is necessary to ensure that the cancerous melanoma cells have all been removed and that the healing process is going
However, there are ways to prevent and lower the risk of developing this disease. Steps such as avoiding tanning beds because of the harmful ultraviolet rays is a big factor to reducing the likelihood of developing the melanoma. Understanding the effects that the booths may have, like premature aging, discoloration of the skin, wrinkling, and harming the eyes and epidermis.
Examining the skin often, depending on the family history of skin cancer, is another good way to avoid melanoma. Keeping track of lesions, moles, blemishes, and freckles to make sure they are not changing or looking abnormal is crucial for early detection of melanoma skin cancer. Second opinions on any blemish is necessary and it is better to be safe than sorry. Avoiding sun extended sun exposure will keep the blemishes mild.
The sun also produces ultraviolet radiation. The radiation absorbs into the skin and as it does, melanin is initiated, making the skin turn a darker color. Sunscreen is recommended but must be generously applied to prevent burning of the skin. Sunglasses, hats, and clothing that has built in SPF are a good way to avoid skin problems and lesions. If melanoma is developed, the area can be removed by excision and may be stitched together to heal. A check-up is necessary to ensure that the cancerous melanoma cells have all been removed and that the healing process is going