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Skin cancers are growths on the skin which can have many causes. The three most common skin cancers are basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma, each of which is named after the type of skin cell from which it arises. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages. Unlike many other cancers, including those originating in the lung, pancreas, and stomach, only a small minority of those afflicted will actually die of the disease. In fact, though it can be disfiguring, except for melanoma, skin cancer is rarely fatal.
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New Hope for Melanoma
After many years with no new treatments for Melanoma, the FDA has just approved a breakthrough treatment for the disease. In this program two leading experts from the Seattle Cancer...
After many years with no new treatments for Melanoma, the FDA has just approved a breakthrough treatment for the disease. In this program two leading experts from the Seattle Cancer...
by Patient Power | 04/06/2011
The Latest Approaches for Melanoma Treatment
Melanoma can be found anywhere on the body and is often more aggressive than other types of skin cancer. In this program, Dr. Susana-Ortiz from UCSF Medical Center will discuss...
Melanoma can be found anywhere on the body and is often more aggressive than other types of skin cancer. In this program, Dr. Susana-Ortiz from UCSF Medical Center will discuss...
by Patient Power | 04/01/2011
Preventing, Treating & Coping with Melanoma
In this hot topic interview, Andrew previews the NW Melanoma Symposium, to be held May 9, 2009, in Seattle, with similar events also being held around the country as part...
In this hot topic interview, Andrew previews the NW Melanoma Symposium, to be held May 9, 2009, in Seattle, with similar events also being held around the country as part...
by Patient Power | 04/16/2009
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Who is at risk?
On the episode of Patient Power, sponsored by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), the discussion focuses on a relatively unheard of cancer called merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). About 1,500...
On the episode of Patient Power, sponsored by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), the discussion focuses on a relatively unheard of cancer called merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). About 1,500...
by Patient Power | 12/24/2008
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