Melanoma Research Paper

Melanoma is one of the least common types of skin cancer, but it’s also one of the most dangerous types out there. I chose Melanoma because it’s one of the least common types of cancer but when it does become known, it’s critical to be sure to keep a very close eye on it. Melanoma is normally brought on due to extended sun exposure by getting sun burnt and not protecting your body. There’s also the high possibility that it becomes active due to a mole or skin rash that has been on your body without you even knowing. The signs and symptoms that you should be watching for are the size, shape and color of the moles that are on your body as well as any skin blemishes or rashes that seem to pop up out of nowhere. If you find that something doesn’t …show more content…
The first (1st) stage is when the Melanoma is only on the outer layer of the skin known as the epidermis. The second (2nd) stage is under the first layer of skin referred to as the papillary dermis. The third (3rd) stage is when the Melanoma is throughout the papillary and are touching the next layer of skin referred to as the reticular dermis. The fourth (4th) stage is when the Melanoma has spread to the reticular or deep dermis. The last and final stage (5th) is when the Melanoma has grown into the fat layer under the skin, known as the subcutaneous fat. Through each stage of the Melanoma skin cancer, they treat it during the early stages by surgically removing the first layer to avoid it spreading deeper and once they have removed it, they then prescribe a cream to heal the area. During the second and third stage, they again surgically remove the Melanoma and suggest adjuvant therapy afterwards. Obviously with the fourth and fifth stages of the cancer, they remove it but radiation and chemotherapy are recommended and should be taken in order to lower the chances of the cancer …show more content…
Obviously, if you catch the cancer early enough, you won’t have to worry about how much longer you have as long as you take the right precautions. The best way for you to avoid getting Melanoma skin cancer is to have your moles and any skin areas checked regularly. That’s one of the best ways to be able to be safe. The other precaution you should take is to make sure you protect yourself when you’re outside in the sun and to avoid the tanning beds. These are the two things that are a big cause for Melanoma and if you care about your body as well as yourself, you’ll do whatever possible to not have to worry about having cancer. The most interesting thing that I didn’t know about when I started researching Melanoma is that this type of cancer could be anywhere on your body as well as it won’t just be a mole but it could be a rash or an area that is discolored. This definitely makes me want to check every spot on my body to be sure that it couldn’t be

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