Tag Archives: Skin Cancer

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Malignant Melanoma

One American dies from melanoma every hour of every day. While melanoma is not the most common of skin cancers it causes the most deaths…over 9000 people in the US annually. This is especially tragic given the fact that if recognized and treated in the early stages, it is almost always curable. What is Melanoma? […]

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Regular Skin Exams: Who Needs Them?

There are not firm consensus guidelines on how frequently to screen for skin cancer, but in general, every adult should have a baseline exam and individuals with risk factors for melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers should be screened at least annually. Risk factors include personal medical history or family history of skin cancer, certain physical […]

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How Early in Life Should Skin Cancer Screening Begin?

If you have a family history of melanoma it’s never too early to get a baseline skin exam by a board certified dermatologist. Anyone who has atypical moles, spots that are new or changing, or medical issues such as immunosuppression, should be seen right away for a skin check. Primary doctors may refer you for […]

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Sachin Bhardwaj and Caleb Creswell Help Save Local Man from Melanoma

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