Melanoma Articles

• 4 Best Ways to Prevent Melanoma Skin Cancer
  Melanoma is a common form of skin cancer and may be a fatal condition. The occurrence of melanoma has been linked to the exposure to sun, so reducing...Continue Reading

• Diagnosing Melanoma: What Is an Excision Biopsy?
  Melanoma is a skin cancer that occurs as a skin lesion. The appearance of the skin lesion or mole may prompt a possible diagnosis; however, to confir...Continue Reading

• Side Effects of Melanoma Cancer Treatment
  Melanoma is a skin cancer that may have several treatment options. The optimal treatment options will be decided depending on the size and the stage ...Continue Reading

• How Melanoma Skin Cancer Is Diagnosed
  Among the many types of skin cancer, melanoma is one of the most common. Melanoma can be detected through the ABCDE mnemonic. However, given that man...Continue Reading

• What Does Melanoma Look Like? Checking Moles for ABCDE
  Melanoma is a cancerous mole that can be fatal if not detected and treated in time. It is important to check for suspicious moles at least once per y...Continue Reading

• Diagnosing Melanoma: What Is a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy?
  Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy or SLN Biopsy is usually done right after melanoma--a type of skin cancer--is diagnosed. An SLN biopsy is the best way to ...Continue Reading

• Treating Melanoma: How Radiation Therapy Works
  Melanoma is a malignant skin lesion that can be fatal if not detected and treated at an early stage. Radiation therapy is a treatment option that can...Continue Reading

• Melanoma: Introduction to Stages 0-IV
  Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can be very serious. Melanoma is an abnormal cell growth that is usually caused by extended exposure to ultrav...Continue Reading

• What is Melanoma?
  Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that requires immediate treatment. Melanomas usually appear as dark, asymmetrical, flat moles with irregular...Continue Reading

• Treatment for Melanoma
  Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that requires immediate attention and treatment. Early identification of melanoma is important in administer...Continue Reading

• Tips for Choosing a Melanoma Specialist
  Melanoma is a form of skin cancer with potentially serious consequences. Identifying melanoma at an early stage before it spreads to the lymph nodes o...Continue Reading

• Symptoms of Melanoma
  Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that may be caused by exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light. Certain factors such as having fair skin, blo...Continue Reading

• Risk Factors for Developing Melanoma
  Melanomas may appear as dark, flat moles on the skin and may have irregular borders. However, they may also have other shapes as well. If you notice n...Continue Reading

• Preparing for Your Melanoma Appointment
  Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that may appear as a dark, flat mole on the body. It may have an irregular border, although it may appear in...Continue Reading

• Myths and Facts About Melanoma
  Dispelling common myths about melanoma is important in identifying melanoma and treating the condition in its early stages. Myths surround the disease...Continue Reading

• Cost of Melanoma Treatment
  Early detection of melanoma may go a long way in not only successfully treating the disease, but also saving money in doing so. Melanoma may appear ...Continue Reading

• Melanoma Prevention
  A melanoma usually appears as a flat, dark mole with irregular borders. It may be lumpy or round and may change color. Some melanomas ooze, bleed or b...Continue Reading

• Causes of Melanoma
  Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer that may develop in an existing mark on the skin such as a mole, although melanomas usually develop in ...Continue Reading

• Summer Sun and Melanoma
  By Jason K. Rivers, MD, FRCPC The warmth of the summer sun can be a welcome change, encouraging outdoor activities such as sw...Continue Reading

• Skin Cancer: What Everyone Needs To Know
  By Dr. Jason K Rivers BSc, FRCPC Many people consider skin cancer to be only a minor health concern, and for the most part, t...Continue Reading

• Skin Cancer in the News: New Treatment and Evaluation
  By Dr. Richard Thomas, MD, FRCPC Skin cancer has made the news in recent weeks with two items that may affect you: Imi...Continue Reading

• Self-Examination For Skin Cancer
  By: Dr. Jason K Rivers, BSc, FRCPC Most people have freckles, birthmarks, or moles, but any irregularities or a change in th...Continue Reading