Skin cancer: how to identify the disease that killed Karametade musician

Skin cancer: how to identify the disease that killed Karametade musician


Dodô, drummer of the Pagoda Band, died at the age of 52 last Tuesday 22

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The musician of the band Karametade Douglas Souza Arruda, known with the nickname of Dodô, died at 52 last Tuesday 22, from complications of skin cancer. According to the Ministry of Health, this is the most common type of cancer in Brazil and has great chances of healing when diagnosed at the beginning.

Symptoms

Some symptoms indicate the possibility of skin cancer, according to the Ministry of Health. It is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible if the body has the following signs:

  • Stains that scratch, peel or bleed
  • Spots or signs that change in size, shape or color
  • Wounds that do not heal in 4 weeks

What causes the greatest skin cancer is an excessive exposure to the sun. Therefore, the disease is more common in some parts of the body that are exposed to sunlight, such as face, neck and ears.

Risk factors

Anyone can develop skin cancer, but are more common in people in light leather over 40 years. It is considered rare in children and blacks.

There are some risk factors, physical characteristics or behaviors that increase the possibilities of a person who develops this type of cancer. I am:

  • Clear, albini or leather sensitive to the sun and eyes
  • People with a family story of skin cancer
  • People with skin diseases
  • People who work under direct exposure to the sun
  • Prolonged exhibition and repeated to the sun
  • Exposure to artificial tanning cameras

Diagnosis and treatment

The diagnosis of skin cancer is made by a dermatologist, who will perform a clinical examination and, if suspected of the disease, will send a leather sample to the biopsy, which will demonstrate the presence of cancer or not.

The most suitable treatment for skin cancer is cancer surgery, in which the patient’s wounded skin is removed. In more advanced cases, radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments may also be requested.

Prevention

The main recommendation to prevent skin cancer is to avoid sun exposure, in particular between 10 and 16 hours, when the sun’s rays are more intense. The use of sun protection also with a protective factor equal to or greater than 15 is fundamental, especially in situations where sun exposure is inevitable.

UV sunglasses are also recommended, clothing that protects the body, hats, parasols and the use of sun protection.

Karametade Dodo Death

The musician Douglas Souza Arruda, known with the Nickname of Dodô, died at 52 Tuesday 22, from complications of skin cancer. He was a drummer from the Band of Pagoda Karametade, success in the 90s.

The news of Dodô’s death was shared by the drummer of the band Vavá. “It is with great sadness that I announce the departure of our friend Dodô, drummer and member of the Karametade group. The struggle was great against a melanoma.”

“Know that your story will never be canceled, my brother. A cheerful boy with an easy and friendly smile and an extraordinary person who now lives there in the sky. To a day, my brother, his inheritance will never come out. My feelings for all family and friends,” added the singer.

Source: Terra

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