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when caught early, the cure rates for melanoma can get as high as 90 per cent, but untreated, melanoma spreads to the bloodstream or lymphatic system, damaging other body parts and causing death. getty

melanoma: catching it early can mean the difference between life and death
a stage 3 melanoma diagnosis came soon after maureen meehan noticed that a mole on her arm had changed shape, felt different and had become itchy.
karen hawthorne, jul 6 2023
melanoma treatment gets better results when it's personalized
when caught early, the cure rates for melanoma can get as high as 90 per cent, but untreated, melanoma spreads to the bloodstream or lymphatic system, damaging other body parts and causing death. getty
dave yasvinski
new discovery may help researchers stop skin cancer from spreading
when caught early, the cure rates for melanoma can get as high as 90 per cent, but untreated, melanoma spreads to the bloodstream or lymphatic system, damaging other body parts and causing death. getty
dave yasvinski
melanoma risk may be reduced with vitamin d: study
when caught early, the cure rates for melanoma can get as high as 90 per cent, but untreated, melanoma spreads to the bloodstream or lymphatic system, damaging other body parts and causing death. getty
dave yasvinski
mohs surgery finds three lesions on jill biden's face
when caught early, the cure rates for melanoma can get as high as 90 per cent, but untreated, melanoma spreads to the bloodstream or lymphatic system, damaging other body parts and causing death. getty
maija kappler
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mohs surgery finds three lesions on jill biden's face
mohs surgery is a noninvasive and relatively common procedure.
maija kappler
skin cancer
jan 12 2023
the u.s. first lady is undergoing a common outpatient procedure 'out of an abundance of caution,' the white house says. reuters/raquel cunha

are your nails hiding melanoma?
subungual melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops below the surface of nails, often appearing as a black or brown streak in the nail bed.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
dec 7 2022
pigmentation changes on a nail can also be signs of a fungal infection. getty

heading south? don't forget to protect your skin
skin cancer, melasma and rosacea are three good reasons to protect your skin from the sun.
frances krawiec
skin health
nov 29 2022
studies have shown that more than enough vitamin d is absorbed by the skin when sunscreen is used. getty

early detection of melanoma skin cancer can make world of difference in treatment
even though laura crane had regular checkups with her dermatologist, a biopsy on a spot on her back confirmed a stage iii melanoma diagnosis.
maja begovic
skin cancer
oct 18 2022
laura crane with her supportive family. supplied

teddi mellencamp diagnosed with ‘wake-up call’ stage 2 melanoma
the real housewives of beverly hills star, and daughter of musician john mellencamp, is using social media to raise awareness of the importance of protecting your skin.
karen hawthorne
skin cancer
oct 13 2022
teddi mellencamp arroyave, 41, who had avoided get her skin checked because of anxiety, had a suspicious mole from her back removed earlier this year. (photo by mindy small/getty images)

anti-sunscreen conspiracy theorists want you to ignore shocking skin cancer stats
dr. paul saladino, the same guy who claims toothpaste and vegetables are harmful to our health, says avoiding seed oils will protect you from the sun.
maija kappler
skin cancer
sep 26 2022
while there's a misconception that "clean," "natural" and "chemical-free" products are superior, chemicals aren't — by default — bad. getty

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