Tag Archives: malignant melanoma
Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

on March 31, 2010 in Dermatology

Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination

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Diagnosis and Staging of Melanoma

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on diagnosis and staging of melanoma, including use of excisional biopsy, incisional biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and skin biopsy

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Genetics and Cancer – The Genetics of Skin Cancer

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma, Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

Up to half of all Americans 65 and older will have at least one bout of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. These are generally the result of sun exposure.

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Melanoma

Melanoma

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on melanoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment

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