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Preventing, Treating & Coping with Melanoma

Recorded on 4/16/2009

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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 of melanoma awareness month. This program and the events discuss prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this serious cancer that starts on the skin but, if untreated or undiscovered, can spread to vital organs and be fatal. Dr. David Byrd, co-director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance's Melanoma Clinic and a renowned cancer surgeon, puts melanoma in perspective with additional comments from his patient, 75-year-old Ed Greub, who was fortunate to have his melanoma discovered early and treated successfully with surgery.

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David Byrd, M.D. David Byrd, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Dr. Byrd serves as a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center, as well as Director of the Melanoma Center. He specializes in surgery, surgery oncology and hepatology. Dr. Byrd received his medical degree from Tulane University and completed residency training at the University of Washington. more >

Ed Greub,
early stage melanoma patient, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Ed was lucky enough to have his melanoma discovered at an early stage and only needed surgery to treat it. He has since become vigilant about monitoring any changes in his skin and body and joins the program to share his perspective with listeners more >

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