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Melanoma Test
If melanoma is not detected early, it can be fatal. Most patients can be cured with minor surgery if melanoma is found early. The four major types of melanoma are lentigo melanoma, superficial spreading melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma and nodular...
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Take an Antioxidant, Avoid Melanoma?
Here's an interesting approach to sun exposure and its dangers. Take a powerful antioxidant in anticipation of a day at the beach or a day... Read more »
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.... Read more »
What is Ocular Melanoma?
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about ocular melanoma, a type of melanoma that develops in the eye. While melanoma is usually associated... Read more »
Vermurafenib: New Melanoma Drug Gives Hope to Patients
Last summer we reported that an experimental drug called Yervoy or ipilimumab showed promise in extending the survival rates for patients... Read more »
A New Screening Tool for Melanoma
Using a specialized light along with digital images, dermatologists may soon be able to screen for signs of cancer in moles. MelaFind can... Read more »
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Gene screening could help ID melanoma
Scientists have found that differences in levels of certain genetic markers may help doctors distinguish between common moles and melanoma. Even... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionThe best way to lower your risk of skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun and UV light. That means avoiding excess sun exposure,... Read more »
Melanoma Vaccine Effective in New Trials
Researchers say a new vaccine for melanoma has shown promise in clinical trials. In recent studies, eight melanoma patients achieved complete... Read more »
Melanoma of the eye
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanomaSymptomsBulging eyesChange in iris colorPoor vision in one eyeRed,... Read more »
Two Drugs Show Promise Against Melanoma
Researchers with drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline have developed two medications that have shown promise in treating melanoma in early-stage clinical... Read more »
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