Uveal melanoma

Although uveal melanoma is a rare malignancy, it is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults (Kashyap, 2016) and occurs at a rate of 5.1 per million per year (Kaliki, 2016). Uveal melanoma may develop anywhere within the uveal tract, however it most commonly arises in the choroid (90%), followed by the ciliary body (6%) and then the iris (4%) (Kaliki, 2016). The at-risk population includes those with light skin, light eyes, ocular melanocytosis, nevi of the iris or choroid and the BRCA1-associated

Providing a therapeutic activity for a patient in long term care Health Care: Graded Unit 1 F0KF 34 March 2012 Contents Introduction Page 3 Planning Stage Page 4-9 Development Stage Page 10-13 Introduction As part of my Higher National Certificate course in healthcare I am required to provide evidence of achieving the following principle aims in the form of a graded unit; * Knowledge, theory and practice in a variety of health care settings

While researching in depth Ocular Melanoma, there has been a consistent theme persisting there is not enough research done to find a way to decrease metastasis percentage and increase survival rate. The current attempts at decreasing metastasis and increasing survival rate have stayed the same throughout the course of 4 decades. The current drug, LS2616, is being used to treat Ocular Melanoma patients, but it is used to late to feel the full impact of the drug. Research and Development laboratories

INTRODUCTION: Melanoma is a condition in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that give the skin color). It can also occur in the eye and is called intraocular or ocular melanoma; however it can happen anywhere on the body. It is the most dangerous of the common forms of skin cancer and oftens appears as a growing coloured skin spot, usually occuring in adults, but it is sometimes found in children and adolescents. The disease is more aggressive than basal

Melanoma is known to be the most dangerous forms of all skin cancers. These brown coloured cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA has committed damage to the body’s skin cells. It is known that it is the most commonly triggered by vigorous amounts of sunshine, over excessive use of tanning bed and UV lights which result in making mutations in the skin that produces the skin cells to over multiply at a quick rate which can eventually form nasty tumours. How is Melanoma caused? Melanoma is caused

malignant melanoma” (Huether, McCance, 2012, p. 1058). Since melanoma is the most prevalent form of cancer, it is important to understand what causes it, what it does, who is at a higher risk, and possible treatment routes. Pathophysiology The etiology of malignant melanoma is multifactorial. Both genetics and environment play important roles in causing this type of cancer. Genetic influences such as skin, hair and eye color have an impact on being at higher risk for acquiring malignant melanoma. As

risks include an increased occurrence of skin cancers (melanoma and nonmelanoma) and becoming psychologically dependent on using tanning beds. Another interesting health outcome linked to tanning bed use is people who use them tend to participate in “other high-risk health behaviors” (Madigan & Lim, 2016, 640). For the purpose of this paper, I will focus on the skin cancer and high risk behavior outcomes linked with tanning bed use. Melanoma & Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer According to International Agency

they encourage the use, saying it is good for you. Imagine six months later going to your doctor for a checkup and having your doctor tell you he is concerned about something you thought was a beauty mark. You come to find that you have malignant melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer at the age of 27. After doing some research it was obvious that going to this tanning salon was the cause. You have just taken a glimpse into the life of Lisa Whitehead who shared her story to prevent something like

Article Critique – Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior Purpose/ Objectives The purpose of the study conducted was to understand the use of sunscreen amongst children in fourth grade using the theory of reasoned action and planned behavior. (Martin, Jacobsen, Lucas, Branch, & Ferron, 1999) The authors hypothesized that attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control would be associated with intentions to use sunscreen and as a result, would translate to actual

It’s summertime in Brevard County, and that means even more blazing temperatures! Atlantis Vision Center in Indian Harbour Beach, FL, has provided expert optician care for 15 years, and so we are recommending tips about keeping your eyes safe this summer. Exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of developing growths on the eyes and cataracts. Don’t forget that this risk applies to using tanning beds, and always protect your eyes from indoor UV light. When sunlight reflects off water and sand