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(Medical-NewsWire.com, September 24, 2012 ) San Francisco, CA- Skin cancer is a growing problem in today’s society both metaphorically and literally.
Many skin specialists are going on record to say that any professional can help people locate their possible problematic growths before they become a severe health risk.
Hairdressers see the scalp from every angle. Massage therapists and sports-health professionals survey more of the body on a regular basis. Podiatrists take careful note of feet, both top and bottom. Each of these profession types is capable of spotting possible skin developments that could eventually turn cancerous.
Any person who provides a health-related service can play a role in early detection of skin cancer, suggests Dr. Richard Langley, president-elect of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
"Skin cancer can occur on any cutaneous surface ... from the feet up to the scalp. So when you think about it, you can see that there is a broad group of medical, allied medical and non-medical (professionals) that could provide a benefit to patients by screening in these areas," says Langley.
He continues by stating: "So hairdressers. Chiropractors. Massage therapists. Respiratory therapists. Estheticians. Podiatrists. Orthotics (fitters). All of these groups are examining the skin and are able to see and identify a lesion that may be of concern."
Some in the aforementioned professions already informally consider cancer development notation as part of their job.
Registered massage therapist Melanie Dowell recalls spotting a lesion on a client years back, when she noticed it was dark with jagged edges. "The red flag went up for me," says Dowell, whose training program at Northumberland College in Halifax included a section on differentiating cancerous from non-cancerous moles and lesions.
She directed the client to see a specialist after a second visit. Months later, the woman sent Dowell a thank-you letter for the advice, as the lesion was diagnosed as melanoma.
Another professional massage therapist, Danielle Love, makes a point of scanning clients’ skin for possible problem growths. While she cannot diagnose any worrisome item officially, she can advise clients to seek a doctor’s opinion.
Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell cancer melanoma are the three major types of skin cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 5,800 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma this year. Nearly 1,000 will die from the disease. One in 74 Canadian men will develop melanoma in their lifetime. The number slightly drops for women, as one in 90 is likely to have a development.
Dermatologists have created a mnemonic device to remind one how to check for melanoma. Remember your ABCDEs. These problem moles can be asymmetrical (A), have an irregular border (B), have different colors (C) within the one mole, can increase in diameter (D) and evolve (E) in shape, color, size or symptoms. In terms of symptoms, they can itch, be tender to the touch or bleed.
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