Tag: Melanoma
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Skin lesions on the face: most common types
Skin lesions are a broad term referring to any abnormality on your skin. The Medical Dictionary defines a skin lesion as a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. A skin lesion can be a rash, mole, wart, cyst, blister, bump, discoloration or any other change that…
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Melanoma Stages: stage 1 to 4 overview
Melanoma treatment options vary based on many factors, including how far the cancer has spread, its location, severity and the health of the patient. View a clear overview of melanoma stages 1 to 4.
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ABCDE Melanoma self check
The ABCDE melanoma check method will give you good insights to check your moles. When it comes to knowing your skin, understanding what a normal mole or skin spot is from cancer can be a tricky task. That’s why it’s important to equip yourself with the basic tools and knowledge for detecting skin cancer.
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Melanoma treatment Australia: what are your options?
Melanoma treatment Australia? According to Melanoma Institute Australia, Australia, and New Zealand have the highest melanoma rates in the world with Queensland incidence rates at 71 cases per 100,000 people (for the years 2009-2013). This greatly exceeds rates in all other jurisdictions, nationally and internationally.
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Melanoma treatment in the UK
According to Cancer Research UK, there were 14,509 new cases of malignant melanoma in 2013 in the United Kingdom. These rates have been increasing since the 1970s and UK malignant melanoma incidence rates are estimated to be the ninth highest in males in Europe and seventh highest in females. With the ever-increasing risk of melanoma…
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First symptoms of melanoma: the three symptom types to watch out for
Melanoma begins in the melanocyte cells (the cells that produce pigment) in our skin. It often starts as a mole, and, if left unchecked, can spread throughout the body and become life-threatening. While it is the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is highly treatable if detected at early stages when it’s most treatable. For…
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Early melanoma symptoms and how to spot them
Melanoma is a severe disease with significant risks to your health, but if detected early, it can usually be treated with relatively minimal intervention. However, once melanoma has metastasized and spread to other areas of the body, it becomes more difficult to treat. For this reason, early detection is crucial. Read on to understand how…
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Basal Cell Carcinoma: what is it?
While melanoma is the most widely known and aggressive form of skin cancer, it’s actually the rarest type. Non-melanoma skin cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, are the most common forms of skin cancer. Melanoma begins in melanocytes cells in the deepest layer of skin, also known as the hypodermic or subcutaneous…
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Melanoma story: Stacey Everson on melanoma & apps
In February 2016 Stacey Everson from Auckland (New Zealand) analyzed a mole on her shoulder with the SkinVision app. It told her it was high risk and that she should go to the doctor. She had the mole removed for biopsy and the results came back as early-stage melanoma. Watch Stacey’s story to see why…
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What is melanoma? The complete story
Melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, but it is the most deadly. According to the World Health Organisation, there are about 132,000 new cases of melanoma worldwide each year, and although it only accounts for approximately 1% of skin cancer cases, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths.…
