basal cell carcinoma
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
the most common type of skin cancer
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Major Cause
• Sun exposure
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What is it?
• Basal cell cancer develops in the basal cell layer of the skin.
• When the cells are damaged by UV rays, the DNA mutates and a tumor develops.
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Who gets it?
• Anyone with a history of sun exposure
But the people at high risk have:
• Fair skin• Blonde or red hair• Blue, green, or grey eyes
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Basal Cell – The Cancer
• Basal Cell Carcinoma can look like a small pimple but must be treated in the early stages.
• Through it does not spread to vital organs, it can grow, causing tissue destruction.
• If I waited, the surgeon may have had to use a skin graft to repair the wound.
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My Personal Experience
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As a child and young adult…
As a child I visited my father in Florida each summer, as a teenager I lived on the beach in central Florida, I went to college in Florida, then moved to the Bahamas.
Living on the coast, spending the majority of my time in the water and boating meant…
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Tons of Sun !!!!
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Tons of Sun !!!
• While I used sunscreen, I rarely protected my skin with a hat or clothing.
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Biopsy
• This summer, I went to the dermatologist because I was concerned about two ‘bumps’ that seemed to have appeared over night.
• The dermatologist performed a biopsy. He shaved off the top layer of skin with a flexible razor and sent the sample to a laboratory.
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I waited…
• The results of the biopsy were positive. I had basal-cell carcinoma on my cheek, forehead, and lip. However, it was the beginning of the school year and I didn’t want to miss the first month class.
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Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery allows for
the removal of a skin
cancer with very narrow
surgical margin and a
high cure rate.
Day One
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Plastic Surgeon
Although I do not have
any plastic in my face,
a plastic surgeon is
an artist. They ensure
the stitches do not
leave scars.
Day Two
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The healing process…
Day Three Day Four
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It gets worse before it gets better…
Day Five Day Six
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The swelling decreasing…
Day Seven Day Nine
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TodayDay 19
• The surgery was a painful process but with the help and patience of my friends and family, I survived.
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Could this happen to you?
• Yes!!!
• “Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once.” – National Cancer Institute
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Can it be prevented?
• Yes!!!
• Wear sunscreen
• Limit sun exposure
• Wear a hat
• If you really want a tan, buy it, it comes in a bottle.