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Skin cancer--early detection.

L W Thompson1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Oral Roberts University School of Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Seminars in Surgical Oncology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Early detection and proper treatment are key for curing skin cancer. Prompt diagnosis, even for melanoma, significantly improves survival rates by addressing lesions before they can metastasize.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Skin cancer is the most common cancer globally.
  • Early detection and treatment are crucial for high cure rates.
  • Solar exposure is a significant risk factor for various skin lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the etiologies of premalignant and malignant skin lesions.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria and the importance of biopsy when uncertain.
  • To review treatment options and emphasize preventive measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of known etiologies for pigmented and nonpigmented skin lesions.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges due to clinical similarities between lesion types.
  • Overview of treatment modalities ranging from observation to surgical destruction.

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Main Results:

  • Clinical diagnosis can be challenging, often necessitating excisional biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
  • Effective treatments exist, varying from conservative management to aggressive intervention.
  • Prevention strategies, including avoiding artificial tanning, are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection of skin cancer, including melanoma, dramatically increases curability.
  • A biological window exists for curable melanoma before metastasis occurs.
  • Prompt and appropriate management, guided by the 'when in doubt, take it out' principle, is vital.