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Melanoma Chamberlain College of Nursing NR283: Pathophysiology Spring Session A Melanoma Introduction of Disease Melanoma is a malignant form of skin cancer. While it is not the most com mon form of skin cancer, it is the deadliest. Melanocytes are cells found on the border of the epidermis and der...

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Running head: MELANOMA1




Melanoma

Chamberlain College of Nursing

NR283: Pathophysiology

Spring Session A




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, MELANOMA 2

Melanoma

Introduction of Disease

Melanoma is a malignant form of skin cancer. While it is not the most common form of

skin cancer, it is the deadliest. Melanocytes are cells found on the border of the epidermis and

dermis. When they are exposed to UV rays they produce more melanin which gives the skin a

darker pigmentation. “The incidence of malignant melanoma has been rising steadily for at least

the past 30 years, and it has now become the fifth most common tumor…” (Harting, 2014, p.53)

While there are more cases being diagnosed, there are also many ways to prevent skin cancer.

Etiology

The biggest cause of skin cancer is the amount of UV radiation exposure. There are also

two genes that are suspected in playing a role of susceptibility, but no evidence has proven that it

is always true. (Porth & Gaspard, 2014) The more melanin that is present in the skin, the more

protected a person is from the effects of UV exposure. UV exposure most commonly comes from

the sun and from the lights in tanning beds. Even while using tanning bed, the same precautions

need to be taken as would be when outside. During the winter UV rays can be amplified by

reflecting off the snow. Long car drives also put people at risk because the windows amplify the

UV rays. People who drive for a living have this increased risk, especially on the left side of the

body because it faces the window. This means that those with fair skin, such as Caucasians, have

a significantly higher risk of skin cancer. Physically, those with blonde or red hair and blue or

green eyes are also at a higher risk. Individuals who have a lot of freckles and moles are also at

an increased risk because UV radiation can cause mutation in those cells. It is also more common

in men than women. A family history of malignant melanoma is significant as well as serious

sunburns in childhood and previously having malignant melanoma. (Harting, 2014)




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