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Types of Cancer  >  Melanoma IN THE SPOTLIGHT UV Radiation No Longer the Prime Suspect in the Development of Melanoma Skin Cancer?  -    It's not just the sun that we need to worry about when we're dealing with the prevention of melanoma skin cancer. A recent study indicates that things like radio waves, alcohol and dietary habits may ... Individuals' Risk of Melanoma Increases with Time Outdoors, Especially in High-Sunlight Areas  -   Researchers have shown for the first time that individual risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is associated with the intensity of sunlight that a person receives over a lifetime. P ... Limitations of Interferon for Melanoma Treatment Noted In Recent Study  -   Giving low doses of interferon for an extended period to patients with high-risk melanoma does not significantly reduce the chances of recurrence or improve overall survival rates, according to a stud ... More...  Sponsors Overview An Overview of Melanoma Skin Cancer  - The human body is made up of millions of cells and when these cells begin to mutate and grow out of control, cancer develops. In the United States, cancer is known to be the second-leading cause of de ...   What You Should Ask Your Physician about Melanoma  - If you are worried that you have developed melanoma or if you have been recently diagnosed with melanoma, you will probably have a rush of questions running through your head. To make sure that you ge ...   What You Need To Know About Melanoma  -  Melanoma is the most serious type of cancer of the skin. Each year in the United States, more than 53,600 people learn they have melanoma. In some parts of the world, especially among Western cou ...   More...  Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Staging How Melanoma is Diagnosed  -  When skin shows the signs of developing melanoma, the first step towards diagnosing the condition is scheduling an appointment with a physician. At this appointment, the doctor will gather informatio ...   Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma and Its Early Diagnosis  - The Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma Skin Cancer and Diagnosing It Early When looking for melanoma skin cancer, there are specific signs and symptoms that one can look for. The first step in diagnosi ...   More...  Treatment Options Using Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Melanoma  -  Chemotherapy is a treatment option that is sometimes used in treating advanced cases of melanoma. While chemotherapy is not commonly used in the treatment of melanoma, this type of therapy can reliev ...   How Primary Melanoma is Treated  - Once a patient has been diagnosed with melanoma, a course of treatment will be planned. There are a number of options available for treating primary melanoma tumors, including simple excision, re-exci ...   Following Up After Treatment of Melanoma Cancer  - After the successful treatment of melanoma skin cancer, it is extremely important for patients to perform regular self-exams and to schedule regular follow-up appointments with their doctors so they c ...   Stages of Melanoma and Corresponding Treatments  - Melanoma cancers are categorized into four different stages, with stage I melanoma being the mildest and stage IV being the most severe. When a patient is diagnosed with melanoma cancer, his or her co ...   More...  Risks and Prevention What Causes Melanoma Cancer?  - Studies have shown that melanoma cancer is caused by damaged DNA and mutated genes. DNA is the part of our cells that determines what we will look like, what hereditary traits we will have, and our DN ...   Understanding the Risk Factors and Prevention of Melanoma  - There are various risk factors that can increase a person's chances of developing melanoma. Factors like exposure to UV and UV-B radiation, age, heredity, skin color, whether a person has moles or fre ...   More...  Recommended Resources CancerLinksUSA.com: Melanoma  - Investigate the symptoms, prevention, prognosis, causes, risks, signs, diagnosis, support groups, and treatment of melaonoma. ...   More...

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