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00:005 Key Facts About Skin Cancer Everyone Should Know
00:05Skin cancer, affecting 1 in 5 Americans, is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the
00:10US.
00:11It's highly detectable and treatable, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and management.
00:18Common skin cancer signs are new growths or changes in moles.
00:22Symptoms include a waxy facial bump, scar-like skin areas, non-healing wounds, and new moles.
00:29Early detection is crucial for effective treatment.
00:33Ultraviolet exposure prevention is vital.
00:36Tanning beds and sun rays can damage DNA, heightening melanoma risk, especially from childhood.
00:43Counseling on protective measures is recommended for prevention.
00:47The US Preventive Services Task Force advises counseling children and young adults on sun
00:53protection.
00:54A review shows counseling boosts preventive behaviors and self-exams in children and
01:00adults, highlighting its importance.
01:03Melanoma causes most skin cancer deaths, yet accounts for only 1% of cases.
01:09Early detection ensures 99% survival when localized.
01:12The ABCDs of self-examination include asymmetry, jagged borders, uneven coloring, and diameter no
01:30larger than a pencil eraser, aiding in early skin cancer detection.
01:34AI improves dermatology assessments, aiding clinical decisions, reducing physician burnout, and
01:41enhancing patient outcomes.
01:43Assumptions about darker skin's protection lead to late diagnoses, treatment challenges.
01:50Melanoma affects everyone, often diagnosed later in darker skinned individuals, leading
01:55to lower survival rates.
01:57It appears under nails, in the mouth, and on palms.
02:01A modified Himalayan fungus compound boosts anti-cancer properties by 40 times.
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