MAGIC WAVE _ March 2009 - Magic Wave Bali

What is skin cancer?
It is a tumor, an uncontrolled growth
of abnormal cells, on the skin. The skin
appears to change in texture or color and
a sore or nodule may develop on your
skin. These skin changes usually can be
seen with the naked eye, and 90% can
be cured if treated early.
There are types of skin cancer:
• basal cell carcinoma
• squamous cell carcinoma
• melanoma
(basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell
carcinoma are usually referred together
as non-melanoma carcinoma).
The outer layer of the skin is made up
of squamous cells. Basal cells are found
below the squamous cells. Melanocytes
are in the deepest layer of epidermis.
Melanoma develops from melanocytes.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell
carcinoma (non-melanoma skin cancer)
are the most common forms of skin
cancer. The number of new cases of skin
cancer appears to be increasing each
year. The number of deaths due to skin
SURFING MEN-
JADI KOMODITI
MEDIA TELEVISI
Di tengah berkembangnya
Bangsa
Indonesia tercinta
yang semakin maju,
berkembang pula media
hiburan salah satunya televisi
swasta. Berkembang
pula kompetisi tayangan
yang semakin menarik,
yang aka menarik perhatian para penontonnya. Surfing adalah sasaran mereka (
media Televisi) .
Indonesia yang kaya akan ombak, dan surfing sebagai salah satu asetnya. Beberapa
TV show menayangkan surfing diantaranya TV one, Trans TV, Anteve, JTV (TV lokal
Jawa Timur) dan masih banyak lagi. Di pacitan beberapa kali didatangi beberapa stasiun
Televisi untuk meliput surfing. Tentunya dengan kemasan yang berbeda- beda.
Salah satunya presenter dikonsep untuk masuk ke komunitas surfer dan mencoba
untuk berselancar, mulai dari berkenalan dengan lokal Pacitan, mencari informasi
tentang surfing, Training surfing sampai dengan mencoba ombak.
Hendri AKA Gepeng surfer dan life guard sebagai trainer surfing dengan tulus
mengikuti scenario dari sutradara. Piping ( yang kebetulan namanya sama dengan
bosnya Magic Wave) dari salah satu presenter TV Swasta merasa sangat berkesan
“Saya tidak akan lupa dengan new experience ini. Saya nggak mimpi ya mas?”
katanya susah dijelaskan apa yang ada dalam pikiran Piping waktu itu. Yang pasti
sangat senang . “Saya akan datang lagi dengan teman – teman
surfing lagi tanpa TV Show”, katanya. OK…Bro
Selamat datang di dunia ombak. masih banyak lagi yang bisa
di kemas dari komonitas surfing...
VIVA SURFING INDONESIA ……
Skin Cancer
B ali is located just 8 degrees south
of the Equator, so it’s important to
remember the dangers of the sun. One
most important is skin cancer. The key is
early detection… Read on.
cancer, however, is fairly small.
How does it occur?
The most common and easily preventable
cause of skin cancer is exposure to
ultraviolet (UV) light (sunlight or tanning
beds). Genetic (hereditary) factors play a
part in the tendency to develop skin cancer.
Some diseases and some chemicals, such
as petroleum products, increase your risk
of developing skin cancer. Also, if you have
another type of cancer, the cancer may
spread to your skin.
In addition, pipe and cigar smoking can
cause squamous cell carcinoma on the lip.
It is common on the lower lip.
Skin cancer develops very slowly. The
sunburn you receive this week may take 20
years or more to become skin cancer.
What are the symptoms?
Many skin cancers occur on the face, but
they can appear anywhere on the skin.
Symptoms of skin cancer may include:
• sores or changes in the skin that do not
heal
• a craterlike lesion (ulcer) on the skin
that may not hurt
• change in color, shape, or thickness of
a mole
• bleeding
• itching
• pain
Who is likely to develop skin cancer?
People whose skin tans poorly or burns
easily after sun exposure are
particularly susceptible to
non-melanoma skin cancer.
People whose skin tans
poorly or who have a large
number of abnormal moles
may have an increased risk
of developing melanoma skin
cancer. Professions such as
farmers, other sun-exposed
outdoor workers, and vehicle
drivers (their sun-exposed
arm) are also high-risk for
skin cancer.
How is it diagnosed?
Besides examining your
skin and asking about your
symptoms and medical history, your doctor
might request a biopsy, for microscopic
examination of the skin.
How is it treated?
The choice of treatment depends on the
type of cancer and its size and position on
the skin. A few methods include:
• shaving off the growth flat with the skin
surface, then cauterizing (electrically burning)
the surrounding area
• cutting out the affected area and closing
the wound with (stitches)
• Mohs’ chemosurgery (a method of removing
and analyzing layers of the growth
and surrounding skin)
• freezing the affected area using liquid
nitrogen.
How can I help prevent skin cancer?
Avoid exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Ultraviolet radiation is a stream of
invisible high-energy rays coming from
the sun. Artificial sources such as tanning
booths and sunlamps also produce ultraviolet
radiation.
Sun exposure can be reduced by changing
patterns of outdoor activities to reduce time
of exposure to high-intensity UV radiation
(the sun is strongest from 0 am to pm),
and wearing protective clothing (such as
long sleeves and hats) when exposed to
sunlight.
When you must be outdoors, use sunscreen
lotions to protect against UV light.
Use a lotion with an SPF value of or
more. The higher the SPF (sun protection
factor), the greater the protection. If
you are allergic to PABA, use PABA-free
sunscreen lotions. UV rays from the sun
can penetrate clouds and cause sunburn
or damage even on cloudy days. Also remember
that sunscreen is not a substitute
for avoidance of sun exposure.
Skin cancer that is untreated or partially
treated may result in more severe cancer
problems. Unless they are removed,
the cancer cells can spread to lymph
nodes and internal organs. Learn the
characteristics of potentially dangerous
skin growths, and see your health care
provider at the first sign of anything suspicious
forming on your skin.
Source:
• MdConsult
• Skin Cancer Foundation
MAGIC WAVE _ March 2009