Examination diagnosed with skin cancer .. Controls and types
Carried out periodically to monitor any signs of new
Cambridge (Massachusetts U.S.), Kenneth A.. Arndt *
Since I had an operation to remove a cancerous tumor of the basal cells in the forehead in 1992, underwent a thorough exam of the body conducted by a doctor in skin diseases every six months. In addition to the cancerous tumor of the basal cell, has removed a number of moles (uncle) of my back, my neck, and end the hair in my head.
And I went recently to a new doctor in skin diseases. In the past, the tests take about half an hour, and the doctor examines all areas of my body under the bright lights, including the areas between the toes, and check carefully in the area of the scalp, while the nurse recorded measurements of the dimensions of moles in the Medical Register.
The new doctor, it casts a quick look at my back, my arms, and legs, he says that there is no need to examine areas not exposed to the sun blazing in the past and does not use bright lights. I wonder: What are the standards for full-body exam in this area?
There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma squamous cell, melanoma and melanoma (melanoma tumor). And basal cell carcinoma is the least serious because, in most cases, the least prevalent towards other regions. There is no doubt that exposure to sunlight, especially ultraviolet rays of the spectrum, is a risk factor for the emergence of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cells. Both of these types occur in the head, and in the face and other parts of the body that are closer to the sun.
The relationship between the tumor and melanoma between UV radiation is still not clear. However, a lot of evidence suggests a link between them. And people who are more vulnerable to the appearance of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell are people with white skin and blue eyes who are exposed to sunlight more candidates are also vulnerable to melanoma tumors.
* Skin cancer screening
* People who have similar situations for your condition of basal cell carcinoma, are supposed to undergo tests on skin cancer on a regular basis. The instructions for the National Cancer Institute should be subjected to living with cancer, basal cell to the tests every six months over five years, and then screened annually after that period. Similar to the recommendations of the American Cancer Society with these instructions.
These tests were not examined for basal cell carcinoma, because the doctors should look for signs of also monitoring squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, because the risk factors for various types of skin cancer, as I mentioned, overlapping, and because the same people who are threatening them.
This means that the doctor conducting the examination to all areas and not areas that are exposed to sunlight. These have included the back and the scalp and between your toes because melanoma can appear for the first time in areas not exposed to sunlight. The skin areas located near the genitals and the anus should be examined as well.
In my clinic, I ask the people who are subject to tests on skin cancer to be released from their clothes and wearing a hospital gown to examine their body fully. I therefore think that the new dermatologist does not only examine the transient. But it is talking, it seems that the doctor was doing the previous tests too much.
Half an hour is a long time for routine screening for skin cancer. Normally, Vhossata take 10 to 15 minutes. And good lighting is very important, but the doctor does not need any special equipment. You are also subject to more tests than necessary, the monitor you have basal cell cancer 15 years ago, so you need not only to the annual examinations. This task tests with about 40 per cent of people with cancerous tumor of the basal cell appears to have a second tumor, but not in the same position, within three years of treatment the tumor first.
Have been mentioned in your question, remove the number of moles you have. These moles are usually benign tumors. Therefore, the appearance should not lead to repeat the dates of tests.
In my opinion it is better to talk with your doctor of Dermatology, more about the audit in his examinations of all types of skin cancer. I also advise you to undergo tests once a year and not twice.
