skin Cancer News

by: Emily Clark


Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in a mild climate and is very athletic. ....Skincancer-news will provide you all information about skincancer... so go and just grab that information...She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her 'golden glow' while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out. Joseph lives in a cooler, northern climate. The summers can be very humid, but most of the year is mild or even below freezing during the harshest winter months. The beach has never been much of a draw for him and he spends most of his time doing indoor activities or at his job. Joseph doesn't worry about sunscreen and only had one sunburn that he can remember and that was when he was a child. -------------------- Which of these examples do you most associate yourself with? Did you know that Sara and Joseph are both at risk of developing skin cancer? We have all heard the warnings about the dangers of sun exposure. We know all about the importance of wearing sunscreen and hats. But are YOU protected from skin cancer? Consider these myths and facts: MYTH ONE: Tanning Beds are Safer than the Sun 20 minutes of exposure in a tanning bed is roughly equivalent to four hours in the sun. Although sun beds use UVA rather than UVB rays, 'The Skin Cancer Answer' states that "UV-A penetrates more deeply into the skin than UV-B, can cause skin cancer, and may suppress the immune system." MYTH TWO: Wearing Sunscreen at the Beach is Protection 85 percent of UV rays can even make it through on cloudy days. That means you are equally at risk in the car, walking the dog or letting your children out to play at any time of year - even when you're not at the beach. Of course, you are usually less attired at the beach and so covering up is recommended even when wearing sunscreen. Sunscreen also wears off with sweat and water and should always be applied every two hours or after getting wet. MYTH THREE: Taking Care Of Your Skin Now Will Protect You Sadly, skin cancer can take 20 or more years to develop. The Skin Cancer Foundation states that most people receive about 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood is estimated to double the risk of melanoma later in life. Taking better care now will reduce the risk, but not eliminate the damage already done. MYTH FOUR: Having a Tan Means You're More Protected Dark skinned individuals are less likely to develop cancer, but tanned skin is actually damaged skin. Repeated tanning injures the skin and increases the risk of skin cancer. MYTH FIVE: You Can't get Burned on Overcast Days Just because the sun is hidden by some cloud does not mean that you don't need protection from the harmful effects of the suns rays. So how do you plan to protect your family this year? Some suggestions are to limit exposure to the sun - especially for infants. Examine your skin for early signs of damage. Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher and apply it at least 30 minutes before exposure and every two hours after that. Teach your children good safety habits and be sure you and they are covered up when outdoors. Have fun and be safe. The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program. About the author:Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on many medical, health and lifestyle topics.

Mesothelioma

Asbestos: Cause Of Deadly Mesothelioma




by: Kirsten Hawkins
Skincancer-news will provide you all information about skincancer... so go and just grab that information...A View of Mesothelioma Asbestos is the commercial name given to certain types of fibrous materials. They are silicates of varying compositions; the silica combined with such bases as Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, sodium and Aluminum. Asbestos fibers are usually from 20 to 500 ? in length and 0.5 to 50? in diameter. Asbestos bodies appear as golden brown or beaded rods with a translucent center. The fibers are insoluble. The exposure of asbestos causes fibers to be inhaled and fine dust deposited in the alveoli inside the lungs consequently causing a type of cancer called Mesothelioma (a deadly tumor) involving Mesothelial tissues or usually cells of lungs or stomach and abdominal organs. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer of the Pleura (lung cancer) and Peritoneum (abdomen cancer). Mesothelioma has been shown to have a strong association with the crocidolite variety of asbestos. Pleural mesothelioma, the most common manifestation of asbestos exposure, is well-circumscribed plaques of dense collagen, often containing calcium. Peritoneum Mesothelioma may or may not contain asbestos bodies and rarely do they occur in persons who have no history or evidence of asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma not only occurs in people who are exposed the asbestos, but also to them who had been living in vicinity to asbestos manufacturing process or those staying in asbestos contaminated buildings. In Great Britain, an association was reported between Mesothelioma and people living within 1 kilometer of an asbestos factory. The risk of Mesothelioma is reported to be high in those cases where occupational exposure to asbestos is combined with cigarette smoking. Mesothelioma usually does not appear until after 5 to 10 years of exposure. Mesothelioma causes mechanical irritation and in the advanced cases, there may be symptoms of clubbing of fingers, and cardiac distress. The survival time of Mesothelioma patients is generally ranges from 12 months to 2 years of diagnosis and very few survive longer than 2 years. The following measures can be useful in preventing occurrences of Mesothelioma: • Use of safer types of asbestos (chrysolite and amosite) • Substitution of other insulators such as glass fiber, mineral wool, calcium silicate plastic foams • Rigorous dust control • Periodic examination of workers such as biological monitoring (clinical, X-ray, lung function) The government should take adequate steps and make appropriate legislation to stop or minimize the case of asbestos exposure Mesothelioma. If you or any one of your families or friends is suffering from Mesothelioma, you have the legal right to file lawsuits for getting compensation for the medical facilities, loss of income and pain. You can consult a qualified attorney for filing a Mesothelioma lawsuit for comensation. About the author:Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer :is the most common and the most curable of all cancers, with an estimated 600,000 new cases each year in the United States, or about 300 cases for every 100,000 people. The incidence of skin cancer is increasing rapidly, primarily because of increased recreational exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and increased longetivity.

Fortunately, the mortality from skin cancer is low, and getting lower, primarily due to increased public awareness of the risks of exposure to sunlight, improved treatment, and better public access to proper treatment.

There are 3 main types of skin cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma (the names are derived from the layer of skin from which the cancer cell arise).



Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), accounting for about 75% of all skin cancers ,is the most common skin cancer, usually arising on sun-exposed surfaces such as the nose, temple, or upper lip as a minute plaque or nodule. Although BCC is slow growing, and never metastasizes, it can be very aggressive, invading vital organs and causing significant disfigurement. Almost 100% are curable, even in relatively advanced stages, with surgery and/or radiation therapy.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) accounts for about 20% of skin cancer, and also occurs mainly on sun-exposed surfaces, although with a slightly different distribution; for example, SCC is more relatively more common on the ears, hands, arms, and legs than BCC. Unlike BCC, SCC usually arises from an actinic keratosis (AK), a reddish, crusting, precancerous lesion also related to UV esposure. AKs may occur at a relatively young age, and behave in an indolent manner for years. About 1 in 20 AKs will transform into SCC over 20 years, and the presence of AKs identifies persons who are likely to develop skin cancer. SCC is almost 100% curable when treated early, but in later stages can become extremely dangerous, not only invading locally, but metastasizing to other parts of the body. About 2% of skin SCCs ultimately lead to death, or about 2000 deaths per year in the United States.


Melanoma, accounting for less than 5% of skin cancers, is one of the most dangerous of all cancers, and is the most rapidly increasing form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma arises from pigment cells in the skin, and usually takes the form of a very dark, irregularly colored spot or nodule . The risk of melanoma is increased with occasional, intense exposure, such as blistering sunburns, especially in childhood, rather than chronic sun esposure. Common locations for melanoma include the back and scalp in men and legs in women, areas not chronically exposed to the sun, and it is more common in younger individuals. Melanoma may occur by itself, or arise from a pre-melanoma mole or skin growth. Unlike other cancers, melanoma may remain inactive for years, and may even regress temporarily, and then suddenly metastasize to lymph nodes or vital organs. The tendency of melanoma to metastasize is fairly predictable and is related to the thickness rather than the size of the tumor. In the United States, the risk of melanoma is about 15 cases for every 100,000 people, and there will be 40,000 new cases with about 8000 deaths expected in the next year.