Dr. started accepting patients at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Department of Skin and Venereology. Faculty Member Yunus Özcan made important statements about the risk of skin cancer and prevention methods.
Emphasizing that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, Dr. Özcan said, “However, skin cancers are not included in cancer statistics due to the fact that they are very common, are diverse, and some do not spread to internal organs. However, there are also skin cancers such as melanoma, which can be fatal at an early age. Their common feature is that they are generally easy to detect by skin examination. “Most skin cancers can be easily diagnosed by an experienced skin doctor,” he said, drawing attention to the importance of medical check-up.
“USE OF SOLARIUM IS RISKY”
Underlining that ultraviolet rays from the sun are among the main causes of skin cancer, Özcan said, “Solarium use is also risky. People with light skin who burn easily are more easily affected by these rays. Damage caused by ultraviolet rays has cumulative effects on the skin, and the risk of skin cancer increases with age. The risk of developing secondary skin cancers also increases in people who have had skin cancer once or have cancer in a different organ. The risk also increases in people whose immune systems are weakened due to medication, disease or any other reason. “These people need to be aware of the risk of developing skin cancer and follow the changes in their skin,” he said.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO PROTECT?
Reiterating the importance of doctor checks and protection, Yunus Özcan said, “We need to be protected from ultraviolet rays and do this throughout our lives. We should regularly use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, preferably with ultraviolet A and B protection. We need to check our entire skin at least once a year and consult a dermatologist for suspicious formations that have newly formed or changed shape or color. Skin cancers can be diagnosed early. He concluded his statement with the following statement: “As long as you realize that there is a suspicious situation and consult a doctor.” (UAV)
