Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long term cancer survivors, according to a study published in June in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). finds a study The findings, by a group of British and Canadian researchers, show that the average risk of dying from breast cancer in the… Continue reading A New Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors
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Early Detection Essential for Nail Melanoma
Karolina Jasko’s nails were usually painted, so she didn’t notice the black vertical line on her right thumbnail until a nail technician pointed it out — and at the time, she didn’t think much of it. When that same nail started to show signs of infection, however, she decided to seek medical attention, and she… Continue reading Early Detection Essential for Nail Melanoma
The Latest on Melanoma Treatments
Editor’s Note: According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 75 percent of skin cancer deaths (1). Approximately 9,940 U.S. residents are expected to die from this disease in 2015 (2). Melanoma is highly treatable when detected early, but survival rates decline for patients… Continue reading The Latest on Melanoma Treatments