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 | Melanoma is a scary disease and, unfortunately, it's becoming an epidemic. In the past year I've seen several patients who've been diagnosed in their 20's and early 30's. When I started practicing medicine 17 years ago that would have been a rarity. This week we'll take a look at melanoma and how you can examine your skin and protect it. | |
Malignant Melanoma
The incidence of melanoma has been increasing faster than any other cancer over the past 20 years. Learn more about who is at risk for melanoma and what you can do to prevent it.
| Types of Melanoma
There are several types of melanoma - some spread up, others spread out, and others spread down. Learn about the types of melanoma and see pictures of each.
| The ABCD's of Melanoma
Have you ever looked at a spot on your skin and wondered if it was normal or possibly cancerous? Following the ABCD's will help identify abnormal moles.
| Normal Mole vs Skin Cancer
Moles are normal but how do you know you only have moles and not skin cancer.
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