The bad news is that there are more diagnosed cases of skin cancer every year than any other kind of cancer. The good news is that there are very, very few deaths attributed to this disease.

Skin cancer is the most treatable of all types, and the results of treatment are almost always positive. This year, there are expected to be a million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed, but only 1,000 deaths are expected that are caused by the disease. So you can see that even if you are diagnosed with skin cancer, your odds are 1,000 to 1 that you will beat the disease. Those are terrific odds!

There are several different kinds of skin cancer. The one that forms in the cells that make pigment is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in the small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin is called basal cell carcinoma. The type that forms in the flat cells that form the surface of the skin is called squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in the cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system is called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.

Most cases occur in older people, and generally on parts of the body that are exposed to the sun or in people who have weakened immune systems. Those with very fair skin are most prone to developing the disease.

Many risk factors are associated with the development of skin cancer, but the number one risk factor is unprotected exposure to the sun's rays. Simple preventive measures like wearing sunscreen, avoiding being directly in the sun between 10 AM and 2 PM, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing (long sleeves and long pants) could prevent many cases of skin cancer.



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Gestational is defined as: "Of or related to the period of development in the uterus from conception to birth; pregnancy." Cells in the uterus that help to form the placenta are called trophoblastic cells. So, a gestational trophoblastic tumor is any one of several kinds of tumors that develop from the trophoblastic cells during pregnancy. Hydatidiform mole and choriocarcinoma are the two most common types of gestational trophoblastic tumor.

Hydatidiform mole, or molar pregnancy, means that the egg and sperm have joined, but there has been no development of a baby. Rather than the normal development of a fetus, a group of grape-like cysts have formed. This mole doesn't spread beyond the uterus.

Choriocarcinoma is caused by hydatidiform mole cells that are left in the uterus following an abortion or delivery of a baby. It can spread beyond the uterus.

Diagnosing gestational trophoblastic tumor is not easy. In the beginning, the tumor looks like a normal pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding indicates that the doctor should look more closely at what is believed to be a pregnancy. If they baby hasn't moved by the expected time, that is another indication that a gestational tumor might be present.

The first step in diagnosing the disease is a normal pelvic examination. This is usually followed by an ultrasound. A blood test may be ordered. The doctor will be looking for the hormone beta-HCG (beta human chorionic gonadotropin) in high levels. Beta-HCG is always present in a normal pregnancy. The absence of beta-HCG is an indication that the tumor is present.

The chance of a full recovery from this type of tumor depends on several factors. The first factor is the type of tumor present and whether it has spread to other organs. Another major factor is the state of the overall health of the woman.



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The number one cause of skin cancer is overexposure to ultraviolet light (the sun). The number one way to prevent skin cancer is to reduce exposure to ultraviolet light. Eliminating it entirely would be better, but we really can't do that, and some sunlight is good for us - even necessary. Having darkly tanned skin is a symbol of health, vitality, and youthfulness today, but it is a very dangerous symbol to acquire unless you take sun-safety measures, and you use those sun-safety methods every single time you are outdoors.

There is a catchy saying that is often used to help people remember to take sun-safety measures. The catchy saying is, "Slip! Slop! Slap! Wrap!" "Slip" on a shirt. "Slop on sunscreen." "Slap" on a hat. "Wrap" on sunglasses. That is very good advice.

It is important to avoid direct sunlight altogether between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM. These are the hours when the sun's rays are the most intense.

Simply covering skin could prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of skin cancer. Skimpy bikinis are, without a question, sexy and attention-getting, but skimpy bikinis worn in direct sunlight dramatically increase the chances of getting skin cancer later in life.

Using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 just makes good sense. You wouldn't drive or ride in a car without a seat belt. You wouldn't eat food that was loaded in saturated fat. You wouldn't take up smoking cigarettes. You wouldn't do these things because they increase your risk of injury, disease, and death. So why would you go out into direct sunlight without applying protection to your skin?

A hat with a 3" brim will protect the skin on your neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose and scalp.

Wearing wraparound sunglasses with a 99% UV absorption rating provides the best protecting for the skin around your eyes.



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