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Skin Cancer (Malignant Melanoma (ABCDE criteria (C = colour irregularity,…
Skin Cancer
Malignant Melanoma
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Treatment: surgical excision, radiotherapy + chemotherapy
Most serious, metastasizes early
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=malignant, invasive tumour of epidermal melanocytes
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Slow growing, locally invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal keratinocytes
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Risk Factors: UV exposure, pre-malignant skin conditions, chronic inflammation
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Presents as an ulcerated lesion with hard, raised edges
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All the types are related to sun exposure and sun exposure is the single most preventative risk factor for skin cancer