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What Happens If You Don't Treat Melanoma?
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers - Diagnosis
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- Introduction
- Melanoma
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
- Precancerous Skin Conditions
- Causes
Prevention
The 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, especially in midday when the sun is strongest.
Wear sunscreen. The use of sunscreens is complex, and everyone should understand how and when to use them. Follow instructions closely and reapply as directed after swimming or sweating. The bottom line is not that people should avoid sunscreens or sunblocks, but that they should always use them in...
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From Our Experts
New Medication to Treat Melanoma Shows Promise
The medication sunitinib, which is approved for the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal cancer, may also help patients... 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 »
African Americans More Likely to Die from Melanoma than Caucasians
It has been known for some time that while the incidence of skin cancer for African Americans is rare, it still happens. And when it does... Read more »
Personal Stories of Tanning Bed Users Diagnosed with Melanoma
Our mission on both MySkinCareConnection and SkinCancerConnection is to give you the facts you need to make wise choices about your skin.... Read more »
Melanoma Mystery: Did President Roosevelt Die from Skin Cancer?
It is not uncommon in history for presidents to have kept their illnesses hidden from the general public. For example, President Woodrow... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Drug Treats Advanced-Stage Melanoma
A new treatment for advanced melanoma may help shrink tumors for many patients. According to a study published in the New England Journal of... Read more »
Study: Painkillers don't prevent melanoma
Though previous research had suggested that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) helped prevent melanoma, a new study has failed to find... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Melanoma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ScreeningEducation and prevention programs have led to improved screening for skin cancer, which in turn has improved diagnosis and survival rates... Read more »
Genes boost melanoma risk in even "good tanners"
People who have dark eyes, dark hair and tan easily often think they don't have to worry much about melanoma. But new research suggests that... Read more »
New Melanoma Drug May Shrink Brain Tumors
A small study suggests that a new drug for melanoma may also shrink brain tumors. The study of 10 patients who had brain metastasis of their melanoma... Read more »
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