Palliative Care (Malignant Skin Ulcer)

What is Palliative Care (Malignant Skin Ulcer) ❓

 Palliative care is treatment given to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illness and reduce any discomfort

 A skin ulcer which is cancerous 🤕

 Causes: skin cancer, or other cancer e.g. breast, head or neck

What are the Symptoms of a Malignant Skin Ulcer ❓

 A lump or crater like ulcer

 Which may cause:

 Pain 💢

 Bleeding

 Smell 👃

 Itchiness

 Inflammation

 Discharge 💧

How do you Diagnose a Malignant Skin Ulcer ❓

 Medical assessment

 Biopsy of area 🔬

How do you Treat a Malignant Skin Ulcer ❓

 Cleaning and special dressing of wound 🧼

 Painkillers

 Antibiotic if infected

 Steroid cream 🧴

 Radiotherapy

 Chemotherapy 💉

 Hormone therapy

 Surgery 🏥

Why should I Worry about a Malignant Skin Ulcer ❓

 Can cause issues such as low self-esteem and depression 😢

 May lead to social isolation 👪