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SKIN DISORDERS: Skin Cancer
Description
Uncontrolled growth of the cells of the outer layer of the skin. Since the outer layer of the skin is made of 3 different types of cells, the cancer is classified by which of the cells is involved.
Statistical studies
show the following:
In the United States skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. There is a higher incidence of skin cancer in people over the age of 50 but the risk from sun exposure is there at any age. Skin cancer occurs 20 times more frequently in Caucasians than in African Americans, but people with dark pigmented skin can develop skin cancer on the palms of their hands, the soles of their feet, under their nail and in their mouth. Although only 4% of skin cancer is melanoma it accounts for 75% of skin cancer deaths in the United States.
Types and Symptoms
There are three main types of skin cancer
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (non melanoma skin
cancer)
An often easily detected form of skin cancer
that is highly treatable basal cell
carcinoma usually appears as a small, shiny
bump on the skin, and mainly on the areas
exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck,
arms, hands, and face.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (non melanoma skin
cancer) A highly treatable form of cancer
that appears on the rim of the ear, face,
lips and mouth, They appear as firm red
bumps on sun exposed areas or scaly, crusty
patch of skin that may bleed.
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Malignant Melanoma
The most serious form of skin cancer with
the highest death rate malignant melanoma
affects mainly light skinned individuals.
People that are at high risk have blond and
blue eyes, a family history, many freckles,
inability to tan, unprotected exposure to
the sun. Symptoms to watch for include a
mole that is asymmetrical, with rough,
uneven edges, pigmentation is not uniform,
and growing, scaling, bleeding or oozing.
Questions to ask the
expert
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How many years
experience have you had treating this skin
disorder
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What is your
success rate
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Certificates and
Licenses
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References
Treatment
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Conventional Medical Treatment for skin cancer includes: surgery,
radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, and
topical chemotherapy
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Alternative Healing methods include: :naturopathic, nutritional, and mind
and body
General Tips
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Avoid sun exposure between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM
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Wear protective clothing
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Use sunscreen year round
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Avoid use of tanning salons that utilize UV rays
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Do skin self exam at least every three months
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Have a yearly exam done by your MD
List of Products &
Services
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Skin Tumors (external), Alternative Health &
Herbs, 2 oz
Use externally for skin tumors, skin cancer, infection, and skin disorders.
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Sunblocking 10" ECLIPZE anti-UV umbrella -
Dark Brown
Three-fold manual open ECLIPZE anti-UV umbrella block 99% of the UVA & UVB rays from passing through the canopy. Independently tested, the ECLIPZE has received the highest rated UPF
(ultraviolet protection factor) 50+ given to
a fabric.
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Hawaiian Tropic All Day Waterproof Sunblock 30 Plus
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Coppertone Continuous No-Rub Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50
Books and Publications
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100 Questions & Answers about Melanoma &
Other Skin Cancers (Paperback)
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What You Really Need to Know about Moles and
Melanoma (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
(Paperback)
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Saving Your Skin: Prevention, Early
Detection, and Treatment of Melanoma and
Other Skin Cancers [BARGAIN PRICE]
(Paperback)
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Treating Cancer with Herbs: An Integrative
Approach (Paperback)
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The Skin Cancer Answer: The Natural
Treatment for Basal and Sqamous Cell
Carcinomas and Keratoses (Paperback)
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Preventing Skin Cancer DVD
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