Report: Jimmy Carter’s Melanoma Has Spread to His Brain

Former President Jimmy Carter announced this week that he’s undergoing an aggressive course of radiation treatment to attack the melanoma that was first discovered in his liver, and has now spread to his brain.

This may come as a surprise to those who are unaware that melanoma, a skin cancer, can attack the liver, brain, and other internal organs. Learn the need-to-know facts on this common cancer below – especially because of the seven most common cancers in the U.S., melanoma is the only one whose incidence is increasing.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Report: Jimmy Carter’s Melanoma Has Spread to His Brain Former President Jimmy Carter announced this week that he’s undergoing an aggressive course of radiation treatment to attack the melanoma that was first discovered in his liver, and has now spread to his brain. This may come as a surprise to those who are unaware that melanoma, a skin cancer, can attack the liver, brain, and other internal organs. Learn the need-to-know facts on this common cancer below – especially because of the seven most common cancers in the U.S., melanoma is the only one whose incidence is increasing. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Melanoma 101: The Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer    READ NOW 10 Big Myths About Radiation Therapy    READ NOW The About.com Guide to Chemotherapy READ NOW I’m Over 45. What Kind of Disease Screenings Should I Get?    READ NOW Trending Now • How to Have the Best Night’s Sleep Ever • The Ancient Greek Secrets for Creating a Happy Life • Can I Prevent or Reverse Hair Loss? • Everything You Need to Tackle Rheumatoid Arthritis • Why Can’t Science Decide If Breakfast Is Important? • 5 Surgeries People Want After Extreme Weight Loss Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.