ABCDE Skin Cancer

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCDE?

• bigger than dime

• Border

• blackish in color

The ABCDE rule is used to detect what kind of skin cancer?

• any kind

• squamous cell carcinoma

• basal cell carcinoma

• melanoma

How can someone prevent skin cancer (select all that apply)

• Avoid sun exposure

• Wear sunscreen regularly

• Avoid tanning beds

• Wear protective clothing

• Check skin regularly

What causes skin cancer? (select all that apply)

• Over exposure to the sun

• Lack of exposure to the sun

• UV rays

• Vitamin D

In the ABCDE acronym for skin cancer the B indicates

• b cell

• basic

• border

• best method

Skin cancer can be triggered by damage to the cell. Which cellular structure is damaged by UV light?

• Mitochondrion

• Ribosome

• Thylakoid Membrane

• DNA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

If there is a mole that has grown and changed over time and the mole is reddish, brown with blue specks, indentations on the edge and 10 mm. Should the person be concerned?

• No, this is a basal cell carcinoma most likely with a high successful cure rate.

• Yes, this is most likely a squamous cell carcinoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

• No, this is merely a irregular mole, but nothing unusual.

• Yes, this is most likely a melanoma, which needs to be removed and treated.

What types of Skin Cancer are there?

• Melanoma

• Bowel

• Basal Cell Carcinoma

• Squamous Cell Carcinoma

• Leukemia

What is found in the sun and tanning beds that causes problems to the skin?

• OV radiation

• IV radiation

• UW radiation

• UV radiation

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

In the ABCDE rule for detecting melanoma, what does the 'A' stand for?

• Asymmetry

• Alignment

• Area

• Alopecia