Ability metastasize: brain and heart
Most deadly skin cancer
Risk:
UV exposure, tanning, fair skin
genetic
Types:
Superficial spreading melanoma:SSM
Legs, upper back, preexisting mole
Lentigo malignant melanoma: LMM
Face. Precursor: flat, brown irregular patches
Acral-lentiginous melanoma: ALM
Soles, palms, mucous memb, phalanges
Common Asian and with dark skin
Nodular melanoma: NM
anywhere in the body
Assessment:
Nevi or mole
Often dark brown or black
Clinical signs of ABCD
Nursing Management:
Surgery: (Excisional biopsy) with
Chemotherapy and radiation
Categories:
Nursing Management,
Oncology