Skin Cancer Research Paper

Skin Cancer There are many health ailment/issues facing the world’s population. Cancer is affecting too many people and families. Skin cancer is something that has impacted my family greatly. On my dad’s side of the family there has been many cases of skin cancer. Of all of the cancers, skin cancer is the most prevalent and most deadly. If a person takes simple precautions early this is a cancer that can be prevented. Skin cancer is an abnormal group of cells that grows uncontrollably. (Jones) If left unattended cancer cells will grow deeper and bigger and will take over other tissues and organs.(Jones) It happens when ultraviolet light from the sun damage the DNA found in cells.(Jones) The lights changes the makeup of the cell …show more content…
(Larson) Between 800,000 and 1 million cases are reported each year. (Larson) The American Cancer Society reports a decline of about 30% of deaths due to skin cancer between 1980 and 2010. (Larson) In the US between 40% and 50% of people who live to the age of 65 will have skin cancer. (Larson) The most frequent areas to obtain skin cancer are on the face, ears, back of the neck, shoulders and arms. (Larson) To prevent skin cancer avoid the use of sunlamps and tanning booths/beds. (Jones) The ocean and sandy or snow-covered slopes reflect UV rays, that can cause skin cancer. (Larson) People should also wear sunscreen to avoid skin cancer. Sunscreen of at least 15 SPF should be worn everyday, regardless of weather conditions. A higher SPF should be worn during very sunny days and when extended exposure is expected.
On my dad’s side of the family, many relatives have had bouts of skin cancer. One person, on my dad’s side, is my Aunt Julie. She has had melanomas removed from her face and neck. She needs to return to the doctor yearly to have the cancer checked. My Grandpa Baumgard, before his death, had many melanomas removed on his ears, lips, and face. He has even had some radiation to kill cancer cells that were deeper. My dad thinks the cancer is due to all of the sun exposure the family received when they were younger and worked outside, on the

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