Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages. There are three common types of skin cancer, each of which is named after the type of skin cell from which it arises. Cancers caused by UV exposure may be prevented by avoiding exposure to sunlight or other UV sources, wearing sun-protective clothes, and using a broad-spectrum sun screen.
Skin cancers are the fastest growing type of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2007.
Skin cancer is most closely associated with chronic inflammation of the skin. This includes:
1. Sunburn or excessive sun damage, especially early in life. UVA & UVB have both been implicated in causing DNA damage resulting in cancer. Sun exposure between 10AM and 4PM is thought to be most harmful. Natural (sun) & artificial UV exposure (tanning salons) are associated with skin cancer.
2. Chronic non-healing wounds, especially burns. These are called Marjolin's ulcers based on their appearance and can develop into squamous cell carcinomaand.
3. Genetic predisposition, including "Congenital Melanocytic Nevi Syndrome". CMNS is characterized by the presence of "nevi" or moles of varying size that either appear at or within 6 months of birth. Nevi larger than 20 mm (3/4") in size are at higher risk for becoming cancerous.
Skin can be protected by avoiding sunlight entirely, or wearing protective clothing while outdoors. Skin cancer is usually caused by exposing skin to UV rays excessively.
Honey coffee may not be a cure to skin cancer, however coffee is a cure to baldness and also a good source of atioxidants.
2007-09-26 18:45:44
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answered by A.Ryan 4
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Skin cancer comes in more than 1 flavor, none of which can be affected by coffee. Some skin cancers are slow growing and not too urgent. Others are fatal and move faster than you would believe. If you even suspect skin cancer see a qualified physician immediately. I know a lot about this disease because my mother gets 1 kind and my aunt died from another and really, the stuff my mom gets is lots uglier looking.
2007-09-26 18:36:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Coffee is not an antidote for skin cancer.
2007-09-27 10:14:21
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answered by Anonymous
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If this is not BS, My dad a truly surgeon and my most important care medical professional for so much of my existence, I might have allowed to do something for me. He had my complete and absolute believe. Is your father as well a person so that you can believe? If so, allow him do what he does fine anywhere is effortless for him. He is aware of what he is doing. My Dad NEVER allow me down. I doubt your Dad will both
2016-09-05 09:24:31
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answered by hickey 4
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coffee is not an antidote for any kind of cancer- go see a doctor..(oncologist)
2007-09-26 18:28:38
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answered by dances with cats 7
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you must visit an Oncologist
2007-09-26 18:42:25
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answered by Nadeem K 1
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