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(D04.8) Carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
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68 114 in individuals diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites confirmed
1 715 deaths with diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
3% mortality rate associated with the disease carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
Diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites is diagnosed Women are 3.98% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
1 180 (3.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
535 (1.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 15-19Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-95+
Disease Features carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
Absence or low individual and public risk
Carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites - what does this mean
Carcinoma in situ of the skin of other sites is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin but has not spread to deeper layers of the skin or to other parts of the body. it is caused by changes in the dna of the cells, leading to uncontrolled growth and the formation of a tumor.
What happens during the disease - carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites
Carcinoma in situ of the skin and other sites is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells due to damage to the dna of the affected cells. this damage can be caused by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, or it can be caused by genetic predisposition. the abnormal cells begin to grow and divide rapidly, and can spread to other areas of the skin or other body sites. if left untreated, these abnormal cells can become invasive and can lead to the development of cancer.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- Biopsy
- Imaging Tests (X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans)
- Endoscopy
- Blood Tests
- Genetic Testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Carcinoma in situ: Skin of other sites
- Remove or destroy cancerous cells
- Surgery to remove the cancerous cells
- Radiation therapy to target and destroy cancerous cells
- Topical chemotherapy to destroy cancerous cells
- Cryosurgery to freeze and destroy cancerous cells
- Photodynamic therapy to target and destroy cancerous cells
- Immunotherapy to boost the immune system to fight cancer
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
86 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Carcinoma in situ: skin of other sites - Prevention
Carcinoma in situ of the skin can be prevented by avoiding excessive exposure to uv radiation, wearing protective clothing and sunscreen, avoiding smoking, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise.