General Information About Melanoma
These and other symptoms may be caused by melanoma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur: Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells ... [... more]
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Melanoma Info »
Melanoma is the most serious skin cancer. The Melanoma International Foundation provides education, and personalized assistance. Blogs, forums, melanoma news. Try to keep in mind your doctor is a human being who doesn't have any magical powers to ... [... more]
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Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the cells of the skin that produce pigmentation (coloration). It is also called malignant melanoma because it spreads to other areas of the body as it grows beneath the surface of the skin. Unlike many other ... [... more]
Foot Physicians |
Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma Treatment
Intraocular melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the eye. Age and sun exposure may increase the risk of developing intraocular melanoma. Possible signs of intraocular melanoma include a dark spot on the ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health (Cancer) |
Melanoma intraocular (relativo al ojo): Tratamiento (PDQ®)
La edad y la exposición al sol pueden aumentar el riesgo de contraer un melanoma intraocular. Entre los signos posibles de melanoma intraocular incluyen tener una mancha oscura en el iris o visión borrosa. Para detectar ( [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Eye melanoma
Eye melanoma - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this cancer of the eye. Melanoma develops in the cells that produce melanin - the pigment that gives your skin its color. Your eyes also have melanin-producing cells ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
What's New in Melanoma Research?
Research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of melanoma is going on in many medical centers around the world. Recent studies suggest there may be 2 ways that UV rays causes melanoma. The first way is linked to a lot of sun exposure and ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
What Happens After Treatment for Melanoma?
Your follow-up should include regular skin and lymph node exams by yourself and by your doctor. How often you need follow-up visits depends on the stage of your melanoma when you were diagnosed. In addition to the exams, blood and imaging tests ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
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How can a mole change?
This week, we have the opportunity to talk to Dr. Nanette Liégeois, MD, Ph.D, an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Liégeois is also the Director of Dermatological Surgery at Johns Hopkins, and is interested [... more]
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What I would do if I had a mole in my eye
We had a chance to speak with Dr. Carol Shields, MD, the Associate Director of the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and a Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. She has authored an astonishing ... [... more]
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Melanoma is the most serious skin cancer. The Melanoma International Foundation provides education, and personalized assistance. Blogs, forums, melanoma news. Welcome to the award-winning Melanoma International Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) ... [... more]
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