A Timeline of Teddi Mellencamp’s Cancer Journey — and How Her Melanoma May Have Spread to Her Brain
After having 17 melanoma spots removed, ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with multiple ...
Melanoma stage determines treatment plan: Advice from an expert
While melanoma is much less common than other types of skin cancer, it is the most serious because it is more likely to ...
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Is That Mole Skin Cancer?
After a biopsy, the lesion was found to be a superficial cancer not unlike basal cell, the most common form of benign skin cancer. The second most common skin cancer is squamous. While neither is ...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Melanoma stage determines treatment plan
My 36-year-old sister recently noticed an unusual mole on her shoulder. She is scheduled for some tests. Her primary care physician believes it might be melanoma. What ...
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Skin Cancer Screening and Prevention for Men
It’s important to remember that having a biopsy done does not mean you necessarily have skin cancer. The dermatologist will send the sample to a dermatopathologist — a doctor trained in ...
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Skin biopsies in mammals
The skin biopsy is an invaluable diagnostic tool in veterinary dermatology. This column reviews the indications and techniques for performing skin biopsies. Suspicious conditions for which the ...