Skin Cancer
1) Discuss the warning signs of skin cancer
2) How does geographic location affect the incidence of skin cancers?
3) Discuss methods of prevention or reducing risks of developing skin cancer
4 ) Case Study Mr. J., age 42, is a construction worker in Las Vegas. He recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. At first he did not worry since he was in the sun a lot and he assumed the change may have been due to sunburn. After a month, not only was the mole larger and darker but it appeared to be “bumpy”. His doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. Mr. J. reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps.
- Relate Mr. J’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma.
- Discuss the normal progression of this malignancy; what is the significance of the bone pain that Mr. J. is experiencing?
- Discuss the treatment available to this patient and the prognosis for recovery.
