subcutaneous metastatic nodules are an uncommon first sign of underlying cancer. cutaneous metastasis occurs in 0.8% to 4% of all cancer patients and less than 5% in those with lung cancer. these metastases are usually single or multiple painless nodules that may be mobile or fixed. cutaneous metastases from the lung are not very common and indicate a worse prognosis. the limited literature on ...

BACKGROUND Family medicine physicians play a pivotal role in the prevention and early detection of skin cancer. Our objective was to evaluate how family physicians believe their postgraduate training in skin cancer screening and prevention has prepared them for independent practice and to assess the need for enhanced skin lesion teaching in a family medicine residency setting. METHODS A descr...

PURPOSE To provide the wound care practitioner with an updated overview of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1....

Skin metastases of lung cancer are rare. In over a 3-year period we found only 14 cases of skin metastases among 1,614 patients with lung cancer admitted to the University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases in Golnik. The metastases are usually manifested on the skin of the chest. Skin metastases are symptoms of progressive disease, and usually a sign of a poor prognosis. The median su...

One of the strongest risk factors for skin cancer is direct exposure to sun. Sunlight emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can damage DNA cells in our bodies. UV causes mutations DNA, and these accumulated lead cancer. Melanin a pigment present that gives its color. also helps protect against radiation sun damage. In addition protective effects skin, most damaging from filtered out by Earth’...

PRINCIPLE Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protection and skin cancer awareness are essential in the avoidance of cutaneous malignancies. Skin cancer prevention programmes involve public educational campaigns, for example, for outdoor workers or school children. Since nonprofessional sun exposure (e.g. during outdoor sport) is increasing with today's lifestyle, we assessed UVR protection and skin ca...