American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2011. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2011. Print.
This article provides information about cancer as one of the major health problems today. The article provides findings derived from various researches by different medical researchers and gives a statistical report for the year between 1999 and 2006 as various researchers try to evaluate what percentage of people survive cancer in society today. Throughout, this report provides data from research findings showing how cancer is developing, causing death, and how new cases of cancer are emerging. The author of the article notes that early detection of skin cancer is important for the treatment of skin cancer. This article is recommendable because it provides practical findings and clear reports that can be used to adapt policies for the treatment of skin cancer. Besides, it is relevant for medical students and researchers.
Epa.gov. What are Simple Action Steps for Sun Protection? 2009. Web.
This report by sun wise program observes that although people find exposure to sunlight very pleasant, it can be harmful to one’s health through the formation of sunburns and other health problems. Notably, excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause eye problems, damage to the skin and develop skin cancer, which is prevalent in the US with more than two million cases being reported every year. The report recommends that people should protect themselves from too much sunlight to stay healthy. This article emphasizes the importance of reducing over-exposure to sunlight. Because this report highlights the causes of skin cancer and preventive measures, it is significant for medical students and can be used as a second source by other researchers.
Gloster, hugh and Neal, Kenneth. Skin Cancer in Skin Color. Continuing Medical Education 55. 5 (2006): 744-756. Print.
This journal article states that skin cancer occurrence varies according to individual skin color. Specifically, it identifies that skin cancer is more common and severe among people with light skin color. People of Hispanic origin, Asians, and blacks have a lower risk of getting skin cancer. This journal shows the development of skin cancer among different populations over time using China, Japan, the black population, Hispanic and white populations as the case study. Researchers observe that cases of skin cancer among blacks have remained constant compared to white people although the mortality rate remains high among blacks. This journal is of great help to medical students who are interested to study skin cancer and its trend in the world today.
Gould, Barbara. Pathophysiology for the Health Profession. 3rd Edn. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2002. Print.
This book is a continuation of the medical culture in providing materials that are most current and updated. The authors provide insight on emergency and treatment of different clinical conditions in the field of medical health. This book aims at helping students to deal with different situations especially those that rely on scientific backgrounds. Furthermore, it provides new developments in the area of pathophysiology including diseases and disorders treatment. This book is well suited for practitioners and medical students in all areas of healthcare because it provides the necessary information, that health practitioners require to deal with patients.
Gruijl, Frank. Skin Cancer and Solar UV Radiation. European Journal of Cancer 34. 14 (1999): 2008-2009. Print.
This journal article identifies that skin cancer is the most common cancer in developed countries especially US, which has a high population of white people with low melanin on their skin. Harmful exposure to sunlight is the reason for high levels of skin cancer in United States and Australia. Colored skin people have natural protection for ultra violet rays and this explains why there are low cases of skin cancer among black people. In a broader way, this article discusses numerous way of preventing skin cancer today. As such, medical students and researchers can utilize this book in studying and developing new preventive measures for skin cancer treatment.
Hutchison, Menck Carol, Herman Burch, and Gottschalk Mindy. Cancer Registry Management Principles & Practice, 2nd Edn. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall, 2004. Print.
This book highlights several procedures for developing cancer registrars in different institutions and it does provide crucial information on how to begging procedures for cancer registrars. The authors provide all the procedures in a simple and elaborate manner highlighting everything from legal procedures to time management, and ACoS standards. Generally, the author covers the entire spectrum of Cancer Registry process and all management issues involved. This is a quality book because of the educative value and it is recommendable for those institutions that are in the initial stages of developing registry and those who need a reference book.
Macfarlane, Deborah. Skin Cancer Management: A Practical Approach. Berlin: Springer, 2009. Print.
According to this book, incidences of skin cancer are increasing everyday. As such, the author addresses “the spectrum of skin cancers from the precancerous to the inoperable.” Numerous medical procedures and treatment methods have been discussed in this book using diagrams for better understanding and the author uses several case studies to elaborate the treatment procedure. Some chapters emphasizes on the importance of clinical facts for treatment of skin cancer. This book covers the state-of-the art in skin cancer prevention and treatment in a specific way and therefore it is highly informative to medical practitioners and medical students as well.
Nouri, Keyvan. Skin Cancer. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007. Print.
This book discusses all types of skin cancer, their symptoms, and treatment for each type of cancer. The author covers the topic using clinical color photographs in a very elaborate way. Through out, the author presents numerous clinical findings for the users to have a broad understanding. This book is recommendable for medical student because it covers subject of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer in a broad way. Practitioners caring for patients with skin cancer can also use it.
Stanford.edu. Causes of Skin Cancer. 2011. Web.
According to this article, skin cancer is the most common cancer in US today. It provides an over view of how prevalent skin cancer is among the US citizens. In deed, this article states that, “millions of people in the US are diagnosed with skin cancer annually.” Because of this finding, this online article enlightens the public that skin cancer is curable especially if the symptoms are detected early enough. Because skin cancer is prevalent in the society, this article provides a treatment program for skin cancer. This article is recommendable because it provides numerous measures that can be undertaken to prevent and treat skin cancer.
Touhimaa, Penti, et al. Does solar exposure, as indicated by non-melanoma skin Cancer, protect from solid cancers: Vitamin D as a possible explanation. European Journal of Cancer 43. 1 (2007): 1701-1712. Print.
This article aims at providing findings whether patients with skin cancer are vulnerable to contact other forms of cancer. As such, the article provides the general findings that were derived after an extensive research was carried out. The finding is that, there is increased skin cancer risk for patients with melanoma cancer as compared to non-melanoma cases and all this depends on the level of exposure to ultra violate rays. This article is recommendable, particular because it is based on research and therefore student and medical practitioners can be able to utilize the results and develop preventive measures for skin cancer.
World Health Organization. Ultraviolet Radiation and human Health. 2009. Web.
This article focuses on the formation of ultra violet rays and its effect to human health. This online article examines environmental factors that contribute to the rise of ultra violet rays. It has clearly shown how the rays are formed and how they travel to the earth and finally to the human skin causing cancer. The article states that, the environment determines the level of ultra violet rays that reach the earth. The melanin level of an individual has been identified to determine the effect of ultra violet rays on health of humans. This book is important for medical students and researchers who wish to study effects of ultra violet rays on the human skin.
Youl, Philippa, et al. who attends skin cancer clinics within a randomized Melanoma Screening program? Cancer Detection and Prevention 30 (2006): 44-51. Print.
This articles states that attending screening program for melanoma provides a better solution and prevents deaths that occur because of skin cancer. It furthers provides a study aimed at evaluating why people attend or fail to attend skin-screening clinics. Experts recommend that, community based intervention program is the best because it attracts many people to attend clinics since it does not consider education status. This article is recommendable because it highlights the best approach techniques that can be used at the community level.
Works Cited
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2011. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2011. Print.
Epa.gov. What are Simple Action Steps for Sun Protection? 2009. Web.
Gloster, hugh and Neal, Kenneth. Skin Cancer in Skin Color. Continuing Medical Education 55. 5 (2006): 744-756. Print.
Gould, Barbara. Pathophysiology for the Health Profession. 3rd Edn. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2002. Print.
Gruijl, Frank. Skin Cancer and Solar UV Radiation. European Journal of Cancer 34. 14 (1999): 2008-2009. Print.
Hutchison, Menck Carol, Herman Burch, and Gottschalk Mindy. Cancer Registry Management Principles & Practice, 2nd Edn. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall, 2004. Print.
Macfarlane, Deborah. Skin Cancer Management: A Practical Approach. Berlin: Springer, 2009. Print. Nouri, Keyvan. Skin Cancer. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007. Print.
Stanford.edu. Causes of Skin Cancer. 2011. Web.
Touhimaa, Penti, et al. Does solar exposure, as indicated by non-melanoma skin Cancer, protect from solid cancers: Vitamin D as a possible explanation. European Journal of Cancer 43. 1 (2007): 1701-1712. Print.
World Health Organization. Ultraviolet Radiation and human Health. 2009. Web.
Youl, Philippa, et al. who attends skin cancer clinics within a randomized Melanoma Screening program? Cancer Detection and Prevention 30 (2006): 44-51. Print.