Orange December: 5 important facts about skin cancer -

Skin cancer is the most common type of tumor in Brazil and accounts for approximately 30% of all animal diagnoses in the country.

Orange December: 5 important facts about skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of tumor in Brazil, representing about 30% of all primary diagnoses in the country. According to the Brazilian Special Society of Dermatology, the annual estimate is 220,000 in 220 thousand associations.

According to the Ministry of Health, skin cancer is the most common tumor in Brazil and represents 30% of all oncological diagnoses in the country. According to the Brazilian Dermatology Society, the annual figure exceeds 220 thousand new cases of the disease, some of which grow due to a significant increase in summer.

In this situation, the "Orange December" campaign emphasizes early detection of suspicious changes, awareness of risks and taking effective protective measures to prevent cumulative damage from UV radiation.

Below, oncologist Mateusz Marinho from Croma Oncologia, a network specializing in integrated and humane oncology care, gathers five important information about the disease, focusing on prevention, diagnosis and current treatment options.Check it out!

1. There are two main groups of skin cancers

Skin cancer is divided into two large groups: melanomas and non-melanomas.The non-melanoma subtype, which includes basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most common in Brazil.It usually appears in people with fair skin, the elderly or those who have spent many years in the sun.The good news is that if detected early, the chance of a cure exceeds 90%, which reinforces the importance of recognizing skin changes.

Melanoma Subtype skin cancer, on the other hand, is very aggressive, that is, it spreads to other organs.New skin lesions or lesions that change their behavior over time may be considered suspicious.In this situation, it is important to see stress for research.

Confirmation of this type of tumor is done by biopsy, analyzed in a pathological laboratory, which guarantees the correct diagnosis and makes it possible to start treatment as soon as possible.

2. ABCDE rule to identify suspicious moles

The ABCDE Gift helps to distinguish a normal mole of a suspicious lesion:

- A: means asymmetry, when one side of the mole is different from the other;

- B: represents irregular or ill-defined edges;

- C: represents the color change of the same molecule;

- D: refers to the diameter, usually greater than 6 millimeters;

- E: Indicates evolution, which is rapid change in size, shape, color and patterns.

In addition, there are symptoms that deserve immediate attention: There is no reason.If you get a panic attack, burn, burn, burn, it just won't heal in four weeks.

Many melanomas can appear in areas that do not experience normal childhood, such as toenails whenever something appears from the masses.

3. Accumulated sun exposure is the main risk factor

UV rejection doesn't just come from spending time at the beach or pool;It is present in everyday life, in a short course, on the way to work and even in the car, when the skin is close to the windows.Over the years, this silent amount of repetitive qualities contributes to the harmful cells in the chains.

Some groups receive more attention:

- people with flowers and eyes;

- People with a family history of skin cancer

- Individuals diagnosed at a very young age or whose disease has relapsed.

In all these cases, the risk increases because the skin may be more sensitive to the effects of radiation or because there is a genetic predisposition.

Artificial food is included in the list of caregivers.Arsing beds use excessive high-level intensity of excess energy, which accelerates the destruction of cells and the appearance of tumors.Therefore, it is important to note that liquidation experts recommend indicators of the dynasty and it is important for the iXivvlic province that is harmful to Urand.

4. It is important to use sunscreen

Daily use of sunscreen is one of the most effective measures to reduce the risk of skin cancer, especially when combined with physical barriers such as hats, caps, UV protective clothing and sunglasses.This protection forms a complex that blocks most of the UV rays that are responsible for accumulated damage over the years.

Another common question is about vitamin D.Sunscreen does not inhibit the body's production of nutrients, as the skin continues to receive enough radiation to keep it at an adequate level during the normal process.

It is also important to avoid sun exposure between 10:00 and 16:00.During this period, especially in summer, the UV index is very high, which increases the risk of burns, cell damage and suspicious changes on the skin.

5. Early diagnosis is important for treatment

If skin cancer is detected early, the chances of cure are very high and over 90% for non-melanoma tumors.In these situations, treatment is usually simple, usually with surgery to completely remove the lesion.

In sensitive areas such as the face and ears, Mohs surgery may be indicated, which removes the tumor layer by layer, analyzing each part under a microscope during the operation.This allows you to remove exactly what is needed, preserving as much healthy skin as possible and guaranteeing a more accurate result.

In melanoma, which is the most aggressive subtype, monitoring must be more careful because there is a greater risk of the tumor spreading to other organs, which generates metastases.To evaluate this, they may require imaging tests such as tomography or an examination that combines computed tomography and nuclear medicine (PET-CT), which allows a complete evaluation of the body and identifies possible suspicious areas.

Advances in treatment increase the chances of controlling the disease

In recent years, treatment has developed even more.The drugs, called metastatic therapy, are genetic changes in a part of the melanoma and lead to cell control.When this mutation is detected in the examination, there is a drug that can block the "motor" of the "motor chamber" of the cell, thus reducing the progression of the disease.

Another big revolution is immunotherapy, which works by stimulating the immune system itself to identify and attack cancer cells.It can be used both in more advanced cases and after surgery and individualize each case, thereby reducing the possible recurrence of the tumor.With these advances, along with early detection, most patients achieve long-lasting results and less invasive treatments.

Nina Pamela Moraes

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