Nursing Intervention #1: Education on Skin Self-Assessment
Regularly use different assessment methods to detect any abnormal changes to your skin, including:
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TIPS & TRICKS:
Most shaving cuts heal within one week. If you have a cut that resists healing for longer than this, it is recommended you see your health care practitioner, for further evaluation, as it may signify the occurrence of BCC! Walters-Davies, R. (2013) |
Nursing Intervention #2: Education on UV Protection
UV radiation is the main risk factor in the development of basal cell carcinoma. Therefore, avoiding overexposure to direct sunlight is the #1 key to prevention.
UVA and UVB rays are both culprits - however, UVA rays are more dangerous because they penetrate the epidermal (deeper) layer of the skin (Skin Cancer Foundation, 2019). |
Remember... (American Cancer Society, 2019)
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Nursing Intervention #3: Education on Follow-Up
There may be up to a 44% risk of further basal cell carcinoma in the three year period following diagnosis and treatment - for those with recurrent disease or history of multiple basal cell carcinomas, secondary follow-up care must be considered and prioritized. (Telfer, N.R., Colver, G.B. & Morton, C.A., 2008)
Recommendations (Canadian Cancer Society, 2019):
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What happens during follow-up (Canadian Cancer Society, 2019)?
A physical exam will be conducted, including a skin exam to check:
Canadian Cancer Society. (2019) |