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Early Warning Signs of Melanoma

Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is the leading form of cancer in young adults between the ages of 25 and 29 and the second most diagnosed cancer in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 29. And, the risk of developing skin cancer continues to increase as you age. It is important, therefore, to know who is most... Read moreChevron
posted 10/20/2011, comments (0)|
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Skin Cancer Resources

If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer you may be one of the millions of patients who seek support and information on the Internet. In addition to your doctor’s medical guidance, internet resources can provide much needed assistance in walking you through the process of how skin cancer is diagnosed to how it may be treated. The Internet... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2011, comments (0)|
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

National organizations such as the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology have designated this month to promote awareness of skin cancer. There are some sobering statistics out there that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers and it is reported that... Read moreChevron
posted 05/09/2011, comments (0)|
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Will My Skin Cancer Spread?

One of the questions you may have if you have been newly diagnosed with any type of skin cancer, is will the cancer spread? Metastasis  is the term used to describe the process by which cancer can spread from the site of the original cancer tumor to other places in the body. Cancer cells which break away from a primary tumor can enter the... Read moreChevron
posted 04/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Study Shows Blood Test May Predict Melanoma Metastasis

A diagnosis of melanoma skin cancer can be frightening to most patients because it is considered to be the most deadly type of skin cancer. One of the reasons that melanoma has such a high risk associated with it is because this type of skin cancer can metastasize or spread to internal organs. The risk of metastasis varies depending upon which... Read moreChevron
posted 04/25/2011, comments (0)|
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