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Kayla P Parker, 2.08 Skin Cancer Presentation.

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Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation or tanning beds) trigger mutations that lead ... the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma appears as a change in the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won't heal and usually develops on sun-exposed parts of your body, especially your head and neck. Basal cell carcinoma occurs when one of the skin's basal cells develops a mutation in its DNA. Most basal cell carcinomas are thought to be caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. To prevent it you should avoid the midday sun, wear sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoid tanning beds. For treatment you can have surgery to remove it or have drug treatments that are topical and other medications. Rare, aggressive forms of basal cell carcinoma can invade and destroy nearby muscles, nerves and bone. And rarely, basal cell carcinoma can spread to other areas of the body. Although, most are cured with treatment [Show More]

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