MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Skin Cancer' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:51:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380080&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F18%2Fresearchers-say-non-melanoma-skin-cancer-at-epidemic-level.htm According to a study published in the March issue of the Archive of Dermatology, the rate of non-melanoma skin cancer in the U.S. is reaching epidemic proportions, with more than two million people affected in 2006. In that year, an estimated 3,507,693 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer were treated, affecting 2,152,500 people according to Howard Rogers, MD, PhD, of Advanced Dermatology in Norwich, Conn., and colleagues. But between 2002 and 2006, Rogers and colleagues found that the number of procedures for nonmelanoma skin cancer per affected person increased 1.5% and the number of people who had at least one procedure increased by 14.3%. "There is an epidemic of nonmelanoma skin cancer in the U.S.," they wrote, adding that "educational programs emphasizing sun protection have mainly b... About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380080 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3380080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3360396&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F12%2Fshare-your-skin-cancer-diagnosis-story.htm Being diagnosed with skin cancer is different for everyone, but reading about how other people have coped may help you. About.com's Guide to Cancer has created a space for you to share your story with others. Be sure to check there frequently to see when others have posted their stories.Share your skin cancer diagnosis story originally appeared on About.com Skin Cancer on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 11:09:15.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3360396 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3360396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299564&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F23%2Fis-plx4032-the-future-of-melanoma-treatment.htm The New York Times has an interesting article today looking at the effect of a cancer drug called PLX4032, which is currently being tested on melanoma patients. The drug, which targets a specific gene mutation that drives cancer growth, has been shown to shrink tumors by more than 30% in 9 of the 16 melanoma patients in the phase 1 trial. However, it will take much more research before this treatment option is widely available. You can read more about the specific outcomes of the PLX4032 trial in this Medical News Today article.Is PLX4032 the future of melanoma treatment? originally appeared on About.com Skin Cancer on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 12:52:12.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299564 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3299564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285161&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F18%2Fstudy-find-nsaids-are-no-protection-against-skin-cancer.htm According to a new study, published in the Feb. 15 online issue of the Archives of Dermatology, prolonged use of  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and celecoxib offers no protection against skin cancer. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente Northern California compared the medical records of 415 patients between the ages 43-85, diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2004 to 415 patients of similar age, race, sex and gender with no history of cancer. Participants were required to provide information about their NSAID use 10 years prior to the study. Sixty-one percent of participants reported regular use of NSAID pain relievers. The results of the study revealed that irrespective of type of drug used or the dosage taken the NSAID's did not reduce ... About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285161 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3285161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139880&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fdid-fdr-have-skin-cancer.htm A new book is claiming that former President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a tumor caused by melanoma. The book, titled "FDR's Deadly Secret," was written by New York Post associate editorial page editor Eric Fettman and Dr. Steven Lomazow. According to the authors, Roosevelt had a cancerous lesion above his left eyebrow, which metastasized and caused a tumor that lead to his death in 1945. They reached this conclusion after examining many photographs of the lesion, as well as other evidence. The Post has more details on the book and FDR's health.Did FDR Have Skin Cancer? originally appeared on About.com Skin Cancer on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 16:49:19.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139880 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3139880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839882&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F28%2Fon-breakthroughs-and-phase-i-trials.htm Those of you fighting melanoma or who have a loved one with the disease may have heard the breathless news last week of an "unprecedented" "breakthrough" treatment called PLX4032. Here's... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839882 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2839882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2821654&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Ftanning-salon-owners-caught-red-handed.htm Tanning salon owners blithely put their profit margins over the health of their youngest customers. That's essentially what a new study that examined youth access to 3,647 tanning facilities recently found.... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2821654 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2821654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2791042&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F14%2Fnew-radiation-therapy-for-skin-cancer.htm Traditional radiation treatment with X-rays (called "external beam" therapy) is like trying to shoot something with a bazooka when you only need a scalpel. A more targeted type of radiotherapy... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2791042 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2791042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776079&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fthe-will-to-live-the-strength-to-change.htm Brandon Fitzgerald was only 42 years old when he started seeing new moles on his ear. Soon after, a lump developed on his jaw. By the time he received his... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776079 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2776079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759472&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F31%2Fpossible-new-melanoma-drug-target.htm Melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, is caused by either excessive sun exposure or an inherited genetic mutation -- or both. There has been reams of research in... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759472 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2759472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721367&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F20%2Fskin-exams-by-doctors-are-best.htm One of the main reasons for the wonderfully high cure rate of skin cancer is the ability to detect it in its early stages. Unfortunately, research shows that less than... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721367 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2721367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697050&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F13%2Fdermatologists-debate-ultra-high-spf-sunscreens.htm You've probably noticed a new type of sunscreen on your local drug store shelf lately -- you know, the ones with the SPF rating of 80, 90, or even 100.... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697050 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2697050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672524&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F05%2Ftanning-booths-carcinogens.htm Finally, after years of research, indoor tanning has now been called what it is: a carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, recently... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672524 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2672524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2646669&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F28%2Feyelid-skin-cancers-surprisingly-common.htm “Eyelid skin cancer is not something most people think about,” according to C. William Hanke, MD, senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. But “with their thin, delicate structures,... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2646669 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2646669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2631547&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F23%2Fprotect-your-kids-from-the-sun.htm It's high summer here in the northern hemisphere and young and old alike are (hopefully) enjoying the sun and surf. While playing outdoors is critical for kids' healthy development, studies... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2631547 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2631547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2627728&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F23%2Fprotect-your-kids-from-the-sun.htm It's high summer here in the northern hemisphere and young and old alike are (hopefully) enjoying the sun and surf. While playing outdoors is critical for kids' healthy development, studies... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2627728 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2627728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603509&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fsome-fresh-air-about-skin-cancer.htm National Public Radio's "Fresh Air" program recently recorded a show with Dr. Darrell Rigel, a clinical professor of Dermatology at New York University Medical Center and former president of the... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603509 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2581782&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F08%2Fdermatology-on-the-front-page-who-would-have-thought.htm I was hoping not to comment at all on this issue, but it's not very often that dermatology makes the front page of every tabloid in the country. Well, not... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2581782 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2581782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2572106&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F06%2Ftanning-salon-regulations-gather-steam.htm With skin cancer rates skyrocketing, 21 states have introduced legislation this year that would newly restrict the indoor tanning industry or strengthen existing laws, according to the American Academy of... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2572106 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2572106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557393&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fdont-forget-your-lips.htm People are bad enough about using sunscreen properly, but they are even more lax about protecting their lips. You didn't know that skin cancer can affect the lips? You're not... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557393 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2557393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478980&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fasco-advances-in-melanoma-treatment-part-ii.htm As I detailed in my last post, the huge ASCO medical conference a few weekends ago highlighted some good news about potential upcoming treatments for melanoma skin cancer. But wait,... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478980 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2478980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2459030&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F01%2Fasco-advances-in-melanoma-treatment-part-i.htm I was at the big annual conference for the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) this past weekend, a massive gathering of over 30,000 cancer researchers and doctors from around... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2459030 Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2459030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2433580&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fsunscreen-myth-vs-reality.htm Memorial Day has kicked off the unofficial start of summertime, so it's a perfect time to deflate some myths about sunscreen: The new SPF 90 sunscreens are better than SPF 30... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2433580 Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2433580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417571&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Fan-inspirational-tale-of-survival.htm When melanoma spreads from the skin to other organs, the statistics show that the outlook is dire. However, remember that statistics such as "five-year survival" and "progression-free survival" are averages... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417571 Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2417571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406652&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Ffree-screening-reveals-surprise.htm Joan Rojek, 54, attended her employer health fair recently and thought it couldn't hurt to have some strange-looking blemishes on her arm examined by a dermatologist. What the doctor found... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406652 Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390971&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F04%2Fwelcome-to-skin-cancer-awareness-month.htm With the sun rising higher and higher in the southern sky, it's time once again for skin cancer awareness month, when added attention is (or should be!) paid to the... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390971 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2370318&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fdiagnosed-with-early-stage-melanoma-you-deserve-a-slnb.htm In recent years, the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has emerged as a crucial test to determine the stage and treatment options for people with melanoma. Unfortunately, half of patients... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2370318 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2370318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349981&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F20%2Fdont-ignore-the-warning-signs.htm Another tale of regret arrived in my inbox yesterday. Every day, Google sends me email alerts about skin cancer news around the country. These are often from obscure small-town newspapers... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349981 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2349981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2331359&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F12%2Famericans-ignoring-skin-cancer-risks.htm At the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology a few weeks ago, research was highlighted -- once again! -- that most Americans aren't listening to doctors' warnings about... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2331359 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2331359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2303692&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F29%2Ffree-skin-cancer-screenings-announced.htm Spring has arrived and so it's about time once again for the Skin Cancer Foundation's "Road to Healthy Skin Tour." At each stop on the tour, full body skin cancer... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2303692 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:54:57 +0100 2303692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2303691&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F05%2Fso-far-so-good-for-new-melanoma-treatment.htm A new technique for treating melanoma that has spread to the liver has passed another hurdle on its path to eventual approval. The "Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion" (PHP) system is currently... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2303691 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2303691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286458&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F22%2Fon-spring-break-be-sun-safe.htm This week is the height of spring break, when millions of college students head to Florida, Cancun, or Cabo San Lucas to let off some proverbial steam. (And when everybody... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286458 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2286458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269372&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Ftell-congress-to-fund-melanoma-research.htm The Skin Cancer Foundation is urging American citizens to write to their congressional representatives to request $10 million for melanoma research, over double last year's total. Those interested should visit www.skincancer.org... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269372 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2269372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245746&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Fa%2Fsymptoms.htm An easy-to-understand and concise guide to the symptoms of skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245746 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:02:52 +0100 2245746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245822&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_genes.htm A number of genetic factors are being investigated for their role in melanoma skin cancer, including inherited genes as well genetic defects that are acquired from excessive sun exposure. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245822 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245821&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fcs%2Fss.htm An index of StepBySteps for the Skin Cancer guide site. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245821 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245820&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2FLDH.htm Did your doctor order an LDH test? This guide will explain what the test measures, what the results mean, and its effectiveness in detecting metastasis in melanoma skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245820 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245819&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fgmcsf.htm What is a granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245819 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245818&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FCTLA4.htm What is CTLA-4? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245818 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245817&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fipilimumab.htm What is ipilimumab? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245817 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245816&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fclinical_trial.htm (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245816 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245815&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fsentinel_node.htm What is a sentinel lymph node biopsy? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245815 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245814&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fimmune_system.htm What is the immune system? A definition for laypeople, from a skin cancer perspective. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245814 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245813&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fdermatologist.htm What is a dermatologist? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245813 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245812&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_risk.htm Researchers have found several risk factors that alone or in combination may make you more likely to develop melanoma skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245812 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245811&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fdacarbazine.htm What is dacarbazine? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245811 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245810&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fadjuvant.htm What is adjuvant treatment? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245810 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245809&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmargin.htm What is a margin? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245809 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245808&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fchemotherapy.htm What is chemotherapy? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245808 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245807&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FAK.htm What is actinic keratosis? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245807 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245806&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fa%2Frarerisks.htm Besides ultraviolet light, a variety of diseases, skin conditions, chemicals, and medicines can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245806 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245805&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Finterleukin.htm If your doctor has recommended interleukin-2 to treat your stage IV melanoma, this overview will arm you with the critical information you need to understand how it works, its effectiveness and its side effects. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245805 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245804&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fimmunotherapy.htm (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245804 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245803&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Friskfactors%2Fa%2Friskfactors.htm People of any age, race, or skin color can develop nonmelanoma skin cancers such as basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma. However, the likelihood of developing these diseases increases when you have one or more of these risk factors. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245803 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245802&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithskincancer%2Fa%2Fquestions.htm If you've been diagnosed with skin cancer, you need to ask your healthcare provider these questions about their treatment decisions. An informed patient is an empowered patient! (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245802 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245801&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandriskfactors%2Fa%2Fsmoking.htm This article explains the link. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245801 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245800&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_chemo.htm Chemotherapy with dacarbazine is currently the only FDA-approved chemotherapy drug for metastatic melanoma. Learn more about its use and side effects in this overview.


 (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245800 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245799&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fkeratinocyte.htm (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245799 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245797&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fdiclofenac.htm If your doctor has prescribed diclofenac for your actinic (solar) keratosis, this introduction will arm you with all the information you need to use it effectively and safely. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245797 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245795&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Finterferon.htm Learn more about interferon-alfa2b, the only approved drug for the adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment of patients with high-risk melanoma in danger of recurring (coming back). (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245795 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245793&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_chemo2.htm is used in patients with melanoma that has metastasized (spread) to the brain or nervous system. Learn more about its use, efficacy, and side effects in this overview. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245793 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245791&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Flymph_node.htm What is a lymph node? (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245791 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245789&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandriskfactors%2Fa%2Fprevention.htm A short, simple introduction to preventing skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245789 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245787&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_trials.htm Learn more about the five most promising new drugs in phase III clinical trials for the treatment of advanced and metastatic (stage III and IV) melanoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245787 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245785&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fdiagnosis.htm An easy-to-understand introduction to the methods of diagnosing skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245785 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245783&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fsunsafety%2Fa%2Fsunsafety.htm How much sun is too much? Who is most at risk? What are the most effective ways to protect yourself? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about sun safety. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245783 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245781&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandriskfactors%2Fa%2Ftanningsalons.htm This article describes the details of the link and refutes the claims of the tanning industry. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245781 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245778&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fmitotic_rate.htm The mitotic rate is a measurement of how fast tumor cells are dividing in patients with melanoma. Learn more about how it is used in diagnosis and how it can predict survival. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245778 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245775&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fbcctreatments.htm An easy-to-understand introduction to the most common treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245775 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245773&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Ftreatments.htm An overview of the available treatments for the various types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245773 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245770&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fmtreatment.htm Learn more about common treatment options for stage 0, I or II melanomas localized to the skin or to local lymph nodes. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245770 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245768&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fbiopsy.htm If the lesion on your skin appears potentially cancerous, your doctor will take a sample from the suspicious area for examination under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. Learn more about the various types of skin biopsies in this overview. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245768 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245766&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Ftreatment_metm.htm Learn more about the various treatment options for patients with advanced or metastatic stage III or IV melanoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245766 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245764&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fa%2FSquamous.htm Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with SCC, this overview will help you better understand the disease and make more informed treatment choices. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245764 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245762&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Fimiquimod.htm If your doctor has prescribed imiquimod (Aldara) for basal cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis, this introduction will arm you with all the information you need to effectively treat your cancer.
 (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245762 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245760&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fa%2FMelanoma.htm is the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Learn more about melanoma in this overview, including subtypes, growth pattern, diagnosis, and treatments. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245760 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245758&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fa%2FBasalCell.htm Learn more about basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer, in this easy-to-understand overview. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245758 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245756&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fss%2Fsquamousimages.htm A collection of photographs (images, pictures, JPG) of squamous cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245756 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245754&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fstaging.htm Staging is based on the size of a melanoma tumor and where and how far it has spread. It is critical for planning treatment. Learn more in this comprehensive overview. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245754 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245752&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fss%2Fmelanomaimages.htm A collection of pictures (photographs, images, JPG) of the skin cancer melanoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245752 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245750&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fss%2Fbccimages.htm A collection of photographs (images, pictures, JPG) of basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245750 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245748&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38320&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Fss%2Fnoncancerous.htm A collection of pictures of actual non-cancerous and pre-cancerous skin lesions, including actinic keratosis, dysplastic nevi, and more. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245748 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243694&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandriskfactors%2Fa%2Fselfexam.htm Answers to five commonly asked questions about performing a skin self-exam to detect skin cancer in its early, treatable stages. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243694 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243693&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fa%2FSkin_Cancer.htm What is skin cancer? This introductory article provides an easy-to-follow answer, including the different types of skin cancer and their causes, symptoms and treatments. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243693 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243692&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fclark_breslow.htm Your doctor says that your melanoma is stage IIA (T2bN0M0), Clark level III and Breslow depth 2 mm. You wonder what foreign language she's speaking! Indeed, melanoma jargon can be confusing and exasperating. To help you understand why a particular treatment was chosen for you, here is a brief explanation of what these terms mean. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243692 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243691&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fss%2Fbccimages_7.htm A photograph (image, picture, JPG) of a basal cell carcinoma on the tip of a person's nose. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243691 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243690&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2Frare_treatments.htm Learn about less commonly used treatments for basal and squamous cell skin cancers such as radiation, photodynamic therapy, cryosurgery, and laser ablation therapy. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243690 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243689&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatmentoptions%2Fa%2F5fluorouracil.htm If your doctor has prescribed fluorouracil (5-FU) for your basal cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis, this introduction will arm you with the information you need to use it effectively and safely. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243689 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243688&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fsymptoms%2Fss%2Fnoncancerous_5.htm A picture (image, photograph, JPG) of actinic keratosis on a person's ear. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243688 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243687&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fa%2Fmelanoma_mets.htm With surgery, melanoma confined to the skin is curable in the vast majority of cases. Unfortunately, if the lesion recurs (returns), gets thicker or spreads from the skin to the lymph nodes or distant organs, it becomes much more dangerous. This occurs in stage III and IV melanoma and is called "metastasis." (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243687 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243686&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fskincancerbasics%2Fss%2Fmelanomaimages_10.htm A picture (photograph, image, JPG) of a melanoma lesion on a person's neck. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243686 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243685&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38321&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosis%2Fa%2Fimaging.htm An introduction to CT, MRI and PET scans for patients newly diagnosed with melanoma. (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243685 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2250061&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F08%2Fare-skin-exams-worthwhile.htm Skin cancer is often first recognized when patients themselves notice skin changes, which they bring to their doctor's attention. Skin cancer screening is a bit different: it involves primary care... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2250061 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2250061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245704&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F22%2Fgood-news-about-a-novel-melanoma-detector.htm The largest study ever conducted on detecting melanoma has concluded with some good news. A new non-invasive instrument called a "MelaFind" detected 98% of melanomas -- even more than trained... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245704 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:32:13 +0100 2245704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245702&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F01%2Fstunning-disappointment-for-melanoma-drug.htm Synta Pharmaceuticals has halted a phase III trial after a greater number of people taking their new melanoma drug elesclomol died than those receiving standard care. The findings were so... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245702 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245706&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F15%2Fthe-end-of-the-clark-level.htm Melanoma staging can be confusing for patients -- it's full of technical jargon and obscure definitions. For example, many patients hear that their melanoma has a Clark level of four... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245706 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:56:43 +0100 2245706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245708&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F08%2Fone-month-of-interferon-as-good-as-one-year.htm A recently published phase III clinical trial has found that the typical lengthy course of interferon-alfa2b (IFN) for the treatment of high-risk melanoma may not be necessary after all. IFN... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245708 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:53:38 +0100 2245708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245710&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F01%2Fgold-triangle-awards-announced.htm The Oscars they aren't, but the "Gold Triangle" awards are significant to anybody that cares about slowing the skin cancer epidemic in the U.S. The American Academy of Dermatology began... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245710 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:53:32 +0100 2245710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245712&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F25%2Fa-new-genetic-test-for-basal-cell-carcinoma-worth-the-cost.htm Genetics is very hot area in cancer research and clearly will play a key role in the future of cancer treatment. The hope is that one day soon, each person's... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245712 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:05:57 +0100 2245712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245714&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F18%2Fskiers-not-immune-from-skin-cancer-risk.htm Here in the northern hemisphere, we're in the depths of a frigid winter. If you're one of the adventurous among us who nonetheless take to the mountains to hike, ski,... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245714 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:26:04 +0100 2245714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245716&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F11%2Fskin-cancer-video-roundup.htm As the cliche goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Well, a video may be worth even more. Here is a selection of short movies that clearly introduce skin... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245716 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:17:06 +0100 2245716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245718&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F01%2F04%2Fpep005-a-new-cream-for-sunspots.htm A potential new treatment for actinic keratosis (AK; also called solar keratosis) has just completed a critical phase III clinical trial. AK is a pre-cancerous skin condition that appears as... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245718 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:26:47 +0100 2245718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245720&cid=s_38319_6_f&fid=38319&url=http%3A%2F%2Fskincancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2008%2F12%2F28%2Fmohs-vs-conventional-surgery.htm The most common treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is surgery: either simple surgical excision (removal) or Mohs surgery. Excision is used to treat both... (Source: About.com Skin Cancer) About.com Skin Cancer consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245720 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:24:57 +0100 2245720