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Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes predominantly occur in the skin but can be found elsewhere, especially the eye. The vast majority of melanomas originate in the skin. Melanomas are the most lethal form of skin cancer. As with most forms of cancer, earlier detection gives patients a better chance of survival.
Causes
Epidemiologic studies from Australia suggest that exposure to ultraviolet radiation is one of the major contributors to the development of melanoma. This radiation causes errors in the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) of cells, making them go through Mitosis (cell division) at an unhealthy rate. Occasional extreme sun exposure (resulting in "sunburn") is causally related to melanoma. Those with more chronic long term exposure (outdoor workers) may develop protective mechanisms. Melanoma is most common on the back in men and on legs in women (areas of intermittent sun exposure) and is more common in indoor workers than outdoor workers (in a British study). Other factors are mutations in or total loss of tumor suppressor genes. Use of sunbeds (with deeply penetrating UVA rays) has been linked to the development of skin cancers, including melanoma.
Possible significant elements in determining risk include the intensity and duration of sun exposure, the age at which sun exposure occurs, and the degree of skin pigmentation. Exposure during childhood is a more important risk factor than exposure in adulthood. This is seen in migration studies in Australia where people tend to retain the risk profile of their country of birth if they migrate to Australia as an adult. Individuals with blistering or peeling sunburns (especially in the first twenty years of life) have a significantly greater risk for melanoma.
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Check Your Skin Regularly to Detect Melanoma Early: The best way to treat an early stage melanoma is to have it.. http://tinyurl.com/yj2la4r
articles4author (articles4authors) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:33:23 -0000
Check Your Skin Regularly to Detect Melanoma Early: The best way to treat an early stage melanoma is to have it.. http://tinyurl.com/yj2la4r
Post surgical radiotherapy lowers lymph node recurrence in melanoma patients http://tinyurl.com/yjom8cu
TheGivingForest (The Giving Forest) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:48 -0000
Post surgical radiotherapy lowers lymph node recurrence in melanoma patients http://tinyurl.com/yjom8cu
Get your SKIN checked! I just had 7 not-looking-so-good "freckles" and moles handled today... as my brother has Stage 3 Melanoma.
SHERYLROUSH (Sheryl Roush) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:47 -0000
Get your SKIN checked! I just had 7 not-looking-so-good "freckles" and moles handled today... as my brother has Stage 3 Melanoma.
76ers are doing free melanoma checkups when Suns come to town. They should offer colon exams when Kobe rolls in.
DD_OnTheNBA (Dennis Deitch) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:10 -0000
76ers are doing free melanoma checkups when Suns come to town. They should offer colon exams when Kobe rolls in.
It has been a year today since Marlon left us , from melanoma cancer . hug your kids !!!!!!!!!
searobin4 (Laurie Swafford) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:41 -0000
It has been a year today since Marlon left us , from melanoma cancer . hug your kids !!!!!!!!!
Hear ME speak, bid on awesome auction items and support #Melanoma Foundation of NE #http://bit.ly/2zC5dY (hotels, vacations, tix, GC)
PPRHF (PPRHF) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:58 -0000
Hear ME speak, bid on awesome auction items and support #Melanoma Foundation of NE #http://bit.ly/2zC5dY (hotels, vacations, tix, GC)
Melanoma Patients' Information Page - Information and support for patients and those who care for them. Medical library, abstract database, bulletin board and chat room.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive site for melanoma patients with information on the latest available therapies and research. Searchable databases for clinical trial abstracts, bulletin board, chat room ]
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ABCDs of Melanoma Detection - Look for danger signs in pigmented skin lesions. Presented by the American Academy of Dermatology.
CancerBACUP: Understanding Malignant Melanoma - Online booklet addresses the causes and treatments for the condition.
Meta Description: [ Information about malignant melanoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, side effects and further resources. ]
CancerNews: Watch Your Back - Overview of topics related to melanoma together with pictures.
Meta Description: [ Malignant melanoma. Each year over a million people in the United States alone will be diagnosed with skin cancer. Of these, approximately 80,000 will be afflicted with melanoma. The incidence or the number of new cases of melanoma per year continues to rise. One in seventy-one persons born in th... ]
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Diagnosis of Melanoma - Created as a tutorial for medical students.
FAQ about Melanoma - Links and information presented as an educational aid.
Genetic Change in Jewish Melanoma - Scientific paper describes the genetics of the inherited condition in Jews. Presented by a researcher from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Meta Description: [ FAMILIAL/INHERITED MALIGNANT MELANOMA IN JEWS PROJECT AT THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE ]
Genomel: Melanoma Genetics Consortium - Aimed at encouraging shared genetics information for familial melanoma. Chaired by Professor Bishop, University of Leeds, UK.
Meta Description: [ GenoMEL consortium brings together teams from around the world who are working on the genetics of melanoma and identifying who is prone to developing Melanoma. ]
Interferon for Melanoma - Provides some general information highlighting the possible role of a drug agent by the pharmaceutical firm Schering-Plough.
Meta Description: [ Your source for facts on melanoma — reliable and understandable. Here, you'll find answers about treatment options, talking to your doctor, and making the most of your life with melanoma. Learn what to do if you're worried about a mole on your skin. Find out how to protect yourself and your fa... ]
Learn Melanoma.org - Learn how to improve early detection of suspicious moles.
Meta Description: [ An online learning experiment that teaches subjects to recognize, detect and distinguish Malignant Melanoma from benign moles and other skin conditions. ]
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Melanoma - A discussion of the topic from this Houston, Texas institution.
Malignant Melanoma - Links and articles on research and treatment.
Mayo Clinic: Melanoma Study Group - An interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists aimed at finding more effective therapies.
Meta Description: [ Melanoma Study group ]
Melanoma Care Consortium - Newsletter describes a new case of melanoma each month, followed by questions that health professionals can answer for education credit. Requires registration.
Meta Description: [ A PharmAdura LLC Site ]
Mole Melanoma Information - Photographs together with descriptive information demonstrating skin changes that are clues to more serious problems.
Meta Description: [ This website has been designed to help members of the public and the general medical
community increase their awareness of the changes in moles that could indicate the development of
cancerous changes known as malignant melanoma. Detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous
malig... ]
Mole Monitor UK - London clinic offering services and information on mole mapping and computerized dermoscopy.
Meta Description: [ MoleMonitor is the UK's only clinic for investigating and monitoring moles. It's high quality professional services help detect Malignant Melanoma early. ]
NCI: Melanoma - Resource aimed at patients from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
Meta Description: [ Information about melanoma treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and other topics from the National Cancer Institute. ]
Northern California Melanoma Center - Overview of the subject and contact details. Located at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California.
Meta Description: [ The Northern California Melanoma Center is your central resource for melanoma information including ground breaking new protocols ]
Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver - Extensive information from an affected family member.
Meta Description: [ Treatment and Information regarding Ocular Melanoma Mestastatic to the Liver ]
SkinLesions.net: Diagnosis of Melanoma - Scientific site which highlights the use of computers in medicine.
SunBlitz: Melanoma - A survivor offers a guide to subjects including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
Meta Description: [ A personal oddesy into the ravages of the Sun on our skin and the health benefits to be derived from avoidance of overexposure - your definitive guide for information. ]
The MOLE Clinic UK - Details the work of an advanced screening facility for melanoma in London. Includes practical information about suspicious skin areas.
Meta Description: [ The MOLE Clinic ™ UK - advanced skin screening of moles for malignant melanoma skin cancer and mole removal services. Our goal is to reduce deaths from melanoma and reduce unnecessary mole removal. Clinics throughout the uk. ]
UK Melanoma Study Group - London-based professional group for physicians and patients. Offers guidelines, meetings schedule and organizational overview.
Meta Description: [ The UK Melanoma Study Group exists to advance the knowledge and treatment of malignant melanoma in the United Kingdom ]
Understanding Melanoma - General information about the condition including causes, diagnosis, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia.
Meta Description: [ Understanding Melanoma - Information for people with melanoma, their families and carers. Includes information on diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Information on support services is also included. ]
University of Pittsburgh: Melanoma - Addresses a number of topics related to the condition.
University of Sydney: The Melanoma Foundation - Australian entity fosters prevention, research and treatment.
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