1. Skin Cancer Integumentary System

2. Skin cancer  most common type of cancer  most often associated with UV radiation  most often on face, neck, hands  types 1. basal cell carcinoma 2. squamous cell carcinoma 3. malignant melanoma

3. Basal Cell Carcinoma  non-metastatic (doesn’t spread)  most common  least malignant (life-threatening)  can be surgically removed  slow growing  Stratum basale cells no longer produce keratin and move into dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

4. Basal Cell Carcinoma

5. Squamous Cell Carcinoma  grows rapidly, metastatic  comes from stratum spinosum cells  found on scalp, ears, dorsum of hand, lower lip

7. Melanoma  rare  metastasizes rapidly, often fatal  usually found in pre-existing mole  Learn the ABCD’s of melanoma!

9. Melanoma