1 What is cancer and what are some features common to all cancers

Cancer is abnormal cells growing and spreading very quickly. Normal body cells grow and divide and know to stop growing. Over time, they also die. Unlike these normal cells, cancer cells just continue to grow and divide out of control and don't die. Cancer cells usually group together to form tumors. Sometimes cancer cells break of away from the original tumor and travel to other areas of the body and form other tumors. 

2 Skin cancer

2 a) Outline the nature of this type of cancer and what body systems and organs the body affects

Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects us from many things including infection heat and sunlight. Skin also helps control body temperature and and stores water fat and vitamin D. The skin has several layers and skin cancer begins in the epidermis (Outer layer). Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most common in skin that has been exposed to sunlight, such as the face, neck, hands, and arms.

2 b) Outline the risk factors that may contribute to an individual developing this form of cancer.

Some risk factors for skin cancer are; Bing exposed to alot of natural or artifical sunlight, Having fair skin, Having scars or burns on the skin. Being treated with radiation. All thoes risk factors can help you develop skin cancer. Some signs of skin cancer are: A sore that does not heal, Cracking or feeling of the lower lip that is not helped by lip balm or petroleum jelly. If you have a spot on your skin like that it is stongly recommened to get a skin examination.

2 c) Outline two methods of diagnosis for this cancer.

Method 1
Having a skin examination can help by a professional identifiy unusual spots on your skin. If they are not 100% sure if its safe or not that will have a biopsy and cut the peice of skin of and a pathologist will look at it under a microscope.
Method 2
If people feel unsure about it and prefer to be on the safe side they will have a biopsy. With a biopsy you can either have a shave biopsy, Punch biopsy or a excisional biopsy. They are all used for special cases.

2 d) Discuss two methods of treatment of this form of cancer and the advantages and disadvantages of both methods

Method 1
Surgery can help remove skin cancer. During surgery the tumour is cut out along with an arena of normal looking skin from around the tumour. This is to prevent the cancer comming back because if you don't remove all the cancer cells it can spread again.

Method 2
Radiotherapy treats cancer by using radiation to kill or injure cancer cells. The radiation can be targeted onto cancer sites in your body. Treatment is carefully planned to do as little harm as possible to your normal body tissue. The treatment is usually given over several weeks. This will depend on the size and type of the cancer and on your general health. 

2 e) Describe Three lifestyle measures that one could adopt to prevent acquiring this form of cancer. Consider - Diet and nutrition - Restm relaxation and exercise - self awareness.

1 To prevent skin cancer you can do many simple things one of thoes is put on sunscreen every time you go out doors. A simple habit could save you going through alot.
2 Also when your out during the times 10am to 4pm try and stay in the shade as much as you can. During these times the sun it at its strongest and does the most damage. Sometimes you may not feel like your skin is buring as there is a breeze but it can still do alot of damage.
3 Another method to prevent skin cancer is to avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. All they are doing is sending powerfull UV raws at your body. They don't send any heat so you cant feel the damage they are doing. The next day you can see the horrible burns you recieve and it is not recommended at all for you to use them.

3 Identify and outline the functions and services provided by one community agency that could be of assistance to someone who has cancer

The national cancer institute does alot of work to help people with cancer. Mainly it is surporting them and helping them get through it along with treatment. They have caregivers to help people caregivers do the following tasks; bathing, getting dressed and even eating.