Malignant Melanoma Resection Margins: How Much is Enough?
Although there is common agreement that all melanomas should be surgically removed, controversy lies in the extent to which the margins around the …
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Nevoid Malignant Melanoma - An Overview
Malignant melanoma is one of the most variable and complex human cancers, showing diverse presentation and clinical behavior. This article summarizes …
Continue ReadingMalignant Melanoma Survival Rate
The incidence of skin cancer has been increasing since the last century. However, survival rates are also increasing because of better understanding …
Continue ReadingMalignant Melanoma Symptoms - An Overview
Melanoma is the worst type of skin cancer that affects fair-skinned people. Changes in the skin, usually the areas often exposed to the sun, are …
Continue ReadingAlternative Skin Cancer Treatments
While conventional care is essential, alternative therapies can greatly improve the body’s ability to heal after treatment and to prevent …
Continue ReadingWhat is Early Squamous Cell Cancer?
Early squamous cell cancer can be successfully treated if it is detected early. Light skinned men in the age group of 65 plus are at the highest risk. …
Continue ReadingSkin Cancer Types: Keratinocyte Cancers, Other Non-Melanomas and Melanoma
There are many different skin cancer types, each with their own characteristics and statistical occurrence. More often than not, skin cancer is caused …
Continue ReadingAsk Your Dermatologist: What Kind of Moles Are Cancerous?
Determining what kind of moles are cancerous will help you to understand the type of moles that there are, and how to examine them to check for signs …
Continue ReadingSkin Cancer: Metastatic Melanoma Chemo Drugs
While the prognosis for metastatic melanoma sufferers is often bleak, treatment options are available to help relieve their pain and prolong their …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Know When a Mole is Cancerous?
Almost everybody has one or several moles somewhere on their body, which constitute a potential risk of a skin cancer type called melanoma. But how do …
Continue ReadingMalignant Melanoma in Situ: Stage 0 Skin Cancer
While skin cancer is on the rise, few understand the basic anatomy of the epidermis - the layer of skin afflicted with this disease - and the stages …
Continue ReadingMalignant Spitzoid Melanoma: An Overview
This general introduction to malignant spitzoid melanoma will help readers gain a basic understanding of the disease, including the causes, symptoms, …
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