Colon Cancer Staging Ajcc
Malignant melanoma and Non-melanoma skin cancer.
Colon Cancer Staging Ajcc
Malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the rarest, but most serious form. It affects the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) found in the skin and can appear as a new mole, or arise from an existing mole on the skin. Malignant melanoma has the potential to spread to [...]
Colon Cancer Staging Ajcc
When Moles Become a Concern
There are some of us who are prone to being mole people. All that I mean by this is that you are prone to having moles pop up in random places on your body. It is somewhat similar for those people who are prone to getting freckles or who already have freckles on their [...]
The 3 Forms Of Skin Cancer And Hints On Preventing Their Occurrence
Skin cancer is the fastest growing type of cancer in the United States. 1 out of 3 new cancers is skin related. Excessive sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancers. The skin tumor normally develops in the epidermis making it visible to the naked eye, which can make the disease easier to diagnose. [...]
MelaFind – A new way to prevent Skin Melanoma without intrusive, painful and scarring mole removal
Skin melanoma is the third most common type of skin cancer, but it is also the deadliest one, responsible for 75% of fatalities among skin cancer patients. There is no current cure for advanced melanoma but, if diagnosed early, melanoma is 100% curable.
Should I be worried?
Most people believe that melanoma is caused by long [...]
Melanoma – Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Melanoma, a pigmented skin tumor that is quite serious and may be life-threatening. Melanoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the skin coloring or protective pigment called melanin. Melanin helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of sun rays. Melanoma [...]
Screening Your Skin Moles For Skin Cancer
Anyone who has a mole on their skin should think about having them tested. Skin moles are ordinarily connected to skin cancer. People who have tons of moles over their bodies or have close relatives that are diagnosed with skin cancer related to skin moles are more vulnerable.
Skin cancer is a serious and painful type [...]