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Saving Your Skin: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

The Doc — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:36:07 +0000


An all-around guide, "Saving Your Skin" includes information on how to detect melanoma in its early stages--with descriptions of what it is and what causes it--how to fight sun, the skin's worst enemy; how to perform a skin self-exam at home; how to pick a dermatologist; patient support networks; and more. Color photos.

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Skin Cancer – Alternative Treatment

The Doc — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:08:32 +0000

Skin cancer occurs when an uncontrollable cell growth happens on the epidermis of the skin. Such grown cells multiply and form tumors on the outer surface of the skin, and they are clearly visible. This helps the medical practitioners to detect the cancer at an early stage.

The skin cancer is caused by the exposure of sun rays. There are three types of skin cancers. And further, each type is classified into two kinds, one is Non-melanoma and other is Melanoma. Of them Melanoma is the more dangerous and may lead to death.

The two types of cancer that occur in the human are:

Basic cell carcinoma (BCC) – In this type of cancer, the cancer cells originate in the base cells of the skin, in sense, the lower part of the epidermis. It may be spotted on the skin as a pink elevated growth, in the form of a small round knot like a pearl. It is the most common skin cancer found in the human body.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – The cancer cells originate on the outer layer of the epidermis. They are spotted with a crusted area with a red color tumor which seems to grow.

The alternative treatment for skin cancer is: the exposure to sun for a long time should be avoided. Adequate nutrition is found to be a vital factor in the recovery of skin cancer.

Research conducted by chemists confirm that taking proteins, anti-oxidants and folic acid which are found maximum in the dishes like fish, carrots. Vitamin C is also found to be fighting against cancer cells.

By: Anand Suradha

About the Author:

Anand Suradha is an author living in India. He is an expert in alternative skin cancer treatment [http://thealternativecancertreatment.com/alternative-skin-cancer-treatment/] and you can learn a lot about it from his website alternative cancer treatment [http://thealternativecancertreatment.com/alternative-cancer-treatment/].

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What You Really Need to Know about Moles and Melanoma (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

The Doc — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:54:15 +0000

Throughout the world, the incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing at an alarming rate. This dramatic rise is largely due to more frequent and prolonged exposure to intense sun, the result of major changes in clothing styles, recreation, and lifestyle (including widespread access to midwinter resort vacations). Significantly, recent scientific studies have shown an increased number of moles on, and a higher rate of melanoma in, people with the greatest sunscreen use, pointing out the mistaken belief that using sunscreen means getting a "safe" tan. The truth is that most sunscreen provides protection from UVB raysâ��the rays that cause the sunburn you see and feelâ��but not from UVA raysâ��the cancer-causing rays that penetrate deeper into the skin. In this book, physicians Jill R. Schofield and William A. Robinson team up to provide comprehensive information about melanoma for patients and family members as well as those who are concerned about getting the disease. They provide the latest information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up, and answer a host of questions, such as: â�¢ I use a number 15 sunscreen. Is that enough? â�¢ I have been under a lot of stress lately. Did that make me get melanoma? â�¢ If the melanoma comes back, when will it happen? â�¢ Is there a blood test to tell if the melanoma has spread? â�¢ Is a mole more likely to turn into melanoma if it's in a place where my clothes rub? In addition, the authors describe who is at risk and tell readers how to determine their level of risk; describe skin warning signs and unusual forms of melanoma; talk about melanoma in children, pregnant women, and people whose immune systems are compromised; and take a look at what's on the horizon in diagnosis and treatment. The book is fully illustrated with color photographs and line drawings and includes a glossary and a guide to resourcesâ��support and advocacy organizations, and web sitesâ��for people with melanoma.

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Safe to get pregnant with history of Malignant Melanoma/Skin Cancer?

The Doc — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:59:04 +0000

pictureit asked:

I have been in remission for Malignant Melanoma 2 years as of this month!! It did spread to some of my lymph nodes and my surgeries/treatments are complete and I am under close observation.
Does anyone know anyone who got pregnant after fighting melanoma? My doctor says after you have been cancer free for a few years the risk of relapse is lower, but there isn’t really anyway to know for sure.
Any suggestions or stories to share?
My husband and I are looking into our options.

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I am doing a research on melanoma skin cancer and need a primary source. Would you know of a primary source?

The Doc — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:48:34 +0000

emily asked:

I am doing a research on melanoma skin cancer and need a primary source. Would you know of a primary source for melanoma skin cancer?

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Saving Your Skin: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

The Doc — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:46:29 +0000


An all-around guide, "Saving Your Skin" includes information on how to detect melanoma in its early stages--with descriptions of what it is and what causes it--how to fight sun, the skin's worst enemy; how to perform a skin self-exam at home; how to pick a dermatologist; patient support networks; and more. Color photos.

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Understanding Melanoma: What You Need to Know

The Doc — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:43:59 +0000

Newly updated and now in its third edition, this handbook is written for melanoma patients, their families and friends, health professionals, and every person with an interest in the disease. This valuable book, written by two eminent dermatologist, tells all about melanoma from the moment of diagnosis through state- of-the-art treatments. Honest and straightforward, but reassuring in tone. Contrary to what many people fear, there is an excellent chance for a long and healthy life after diagnosis. Early warning signs and a step-by-step illustrated guide to self- examination of the skin are presented along with answers to the 25 questions most frequently asked about melanoma. There are specially-complied listing of information sources and support groups, a glossary which defines terms physicians are likely to use, and color photographs and drawings depicting typical melanomas. 80 pages

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Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma (Hodder Arnold Publication)

The Doc — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:40:44 +0000


Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts. Reference on melanocytic lesions of the skin. Includes clinical descriptions of the lesions, differential diagnosis. For pathologists or dermatologists. Color illustrations. DNLM: Nevus pathology.

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What’s the best treatment for vaginal malignant melanoma stage 2-c ?

The Doc — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:16:06 +0000

ladybird asked:

I have a vaginal malignant melanoma. the tumor is 2.5 cm. with ulceration. I made a surgery where ovaries, uterus, the posterior wall of the vagian and the rectum where removed. my doctor said i am of high risk of recurrence. he told me there is no treatment available now except interferon and he is not really sure about its proficiency. the recommended dose he suggested is 3 million to be injected under the skin three times a week. Please help me if there are other treatments and ,if not, is the 3 million interferon dose effective or not. i did the surgery two months ago. no lymph nodes were affected. waiting for your replies. thanks everyone

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Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

The Doc — Sat, 29 May 2010 08:40:47 +0000


A complete guide to melanoma for anyone newly diagnosed with this frightening disease and for others who are concerned about detecting and preventing it, "Melanoma" is filled with the facts that can save lives. 24 illustrations, 19 in color.

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