Cancer

Skin Cancer:

For the first one, skin cancer, which is one of the highest incidences in the world, and also it is the most expensive cancer. Richard Doll assuming that most skin cancer deaths are because of sunlight. (Doll 1985). Skin cancer happens when skin cells are damaged. There is 95 to 99% skin cancer is caused by exposure to the sun in Australia. There are three types of skin cancer, melanoma which is the most common and dangerous, it can be happen between 15 to 85 years old, the another two are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are known as non- melanoma skin cancer.

(http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart/Aboutskincancer.htm)

The earlier skin cancer is detected, the more chance of avoiding surgery and seek for treatment for better treatment. The detection of skin included any crusty, non healing sores, small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour and new spots, which happened over a period of few weeks to few months, if any of above happened, people you should consult a doctor.

(http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart/Aboutskincancer.htm)

The treatment of common skin cancers can be treated with radiation therapy or ointments, or it can be removed with surgery. Prevention is better than treatment, skin cancer can be prevent by sun protection products, which included sunglasses, UV protective product and cosmetics with sun protection. Nevertheless, extra care should be aware between 10am to 3pm since UV levels reach to their peak during that time.

(http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart/Preventingskincancer.htm)