STOP MELANOMA CANCER WITH ABCDE
Global warming is happening now! Earth become so totally different than before. There are a lot of changes, escpecially in climates and weather. Whole the world facing same problem because of the climate change. Temperature rising become more unpredictable and one of the impact can causing skin cancer.
Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. The primary cause of melanoma is ultraviolet light( UV) exposure in those with low levels of skin pigment. About 25 % develop from moles but there is also melanoma cancer because of gene factor.
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Globally, in 2012, it occurred in 232,000 people and resulted in 55,000 deaths. Australia have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Average daily temperature in Australia in range 32 – 40 ° C( 90 – 104 ° F). There are also high rates in Europe and North America while it is less common in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Melanoma has become more common since the 1960s and as time goes by, in the 21st century, when the sun become“ more fierce”, melanoma will increase rapidly. Some symptoms of melanoma cancer in acronim“ ABCDE” such as:
� Asymmetry
� Borders( irregular with edges and corners)
� Color( variegated)
� Diameter( greater than 6 mm( 0.24 inch, about the size of a pencil eraser)
� Evolving over time
Some ways to prevent melanoma cancer are:
- Using sunblocks and long-sleeved shirt- Minimize outdoor activity when the sun shine fiercely
If you are a skin cancer suffer, some treatments perhaps can be the best option such as:
- Surgery- Chemotherapy
So, let’ s STOP MELANOMA CANCER with knowing ABCDE!