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Health Encyclopedia: Melanoma
Skin cancer - melanoma
Treatment
The cancerous skin cells and some normal tissue that surrounds the cancer will need to be surgically removed. How much normal tissue is removed depends mostly on how deep the melanoma has grown.
If the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, these lymph nodes may also need to be removed. Treatment...
More information on "Symptoms"
Early Warning Signs of Melanoma
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
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... Read more »
Amelanotic Melanoma and Subungual Melanoma
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Health Expert
When we talk about melanoma, most people picture an irregular, dark, large mole that has changed over time, and indeed, these characteristics are... Read more »
Melanoma symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin cancer - melanomaSymptomsThe primary symptom of any skin cancer is usually a mole, sore, lump, or growth on the skin. Any... Read more »
Melanoma of the eye symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanomaSymptomsBulging eyesChange in iris colorPoor... Read more »
Melanoma of the eye treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanomaTreatmentSmall melanomas may be treated with... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for MelanomaTreatment for melanoma depends on various factors, including:The site of the original lesionThe stage of the cancerThe... Read more »
Metastatic Melanoma
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Although it is the least common form of skin cancer, it is considered the most aggressive and most dangerous form.... Read more »
Living with Metastatic Melanoma
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
A diagnosis of metastatic melanoma is devastating news. The 10 year survival rate is less than 10 percent. [1] Recent treatments have given hope,... Read more »
Skin Cancer Treatment Options for Melanoma
By Merely Me, Health Expert
If you are a patient who has been diagnosed with melanoma the shock and fright of hearing that word can cause you to block everything else out. ... Read more »
Free Skin Cancer Screening in May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month
By Sue Chung, Health Expert
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a... Read more »
TNF inhibitors may slightly increase risk for skin cancer
By Christine Miller, Health Expert
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors such as etanercept (Enbrel) or infliximab (Remicade) are some of the newest and most expensive drugs available to... Read more »
Vaginal Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Vaginal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the vagina, which is also called the birth canal. Vaginal cancer is rare,... Read more »
Vulvar Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Vulvar cancer occurs in the vulva, the external genital area of a woman's reproductive system. Vulvar cancer can affect any part of the... Read more »
Sun-Damaged Skin
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Although most people love the warmth and light of the sun, too much sun exposure can significantly damage human skin. The sun's heat... Read more »
Moles, and Other Common Precancerous Skin Lesions
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Health Expert
Hi everyone. Today, I want to discuss "precancerous" skin lesions as these are commonly diagnosed and treated. I hope that this helps explain what... Read more »
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