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Melanoma - Prevention

Nombres alternativos

Cáncer (melanoma) de la piel

Prevención:

Cualquier persona que se haya recuperado de un melanoma debe seguir cuidadosamente las pautas preventivas y vigilar con atención cualquier tipo de marcas sospechosas. El riesgo de desarrollar un nuevo melanoma se incrementa, incluso si el primero se curó. La enfermedad puede retornar años después del diagnóstico original.

La American Cancer Society (Sociedad Estadounidense de Oncología) recomienda hacerse examinar la piel por parte de un profesional cada año para las personas mayores de 40 años y cada 3 años para las personas de 20-40 años.

También se recomienda hacerse el autoexamen. Usted debe examinarse la piel una vez al mes, utilizando un espejo para revisar los lugares difíciles de ver. Consulte con el médico si nota cualquier cambio sospechoso en la piel.

Protéjase de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta provenientes de la luz solar haciendo lo siguiente:

  • Aplicarse diariamente un protector solar con FPS 30 o mayor (también durante los meses de invierno)
  • Evitar acostarse al sol o usar dispositivos bronceadores
  • Minimizar la exposición al sol
    • especialmente durante el verano
    • particularmente entre las 10 a.m. y las 4 p.m.
  • Utilizar ropa protectora, como sombreros y gafas para el sol
  • Reviewed last on: 8/12/2009
  • Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Clinical practice guidline for melanoma: NCCN Medical Practice Guidelines and Oncology:V.2.2009. Accessed July 15, 2009.

Goodson AG, Grossman D. Strategies for early melanoma detection: Approaches to the patient with nevi. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009;60:719-735.

Markovick SN, Erickson LA, Rao RD, Weenig RH, Prockaj BA, Bardia A, et al. Malignant melanoma in the 21st century, part 1: epidemiology, risk factors, screening, prevention, and diagnosis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82:364-380.

Markovick SN, Erickson LA, Rao RD, Weenig RH, Prockaj BA, Bardia A, et al. Malignant melanoma in the 21st century, part 2: staging, prognosis, and treatment. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82:490-513.

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