According to the American Academy of Dermatology, information provided by Emily Y. Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology, and pathology and laboratory medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, genetic and molecular testing can provide valuable information for doctors OVERVIEW Melanoma rates in the United States have doubled over the past two decades.1 Fortunately for… Continue reading Specialized Tests for Melanoma Diagnosis & Treatment
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Antioxidant Supplements Cause Malignant Melanoma to Metastasize Faster
Research at Sahlgrenska Academy of University of Gothenburg in Germany has found that antioxidant supplements can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice. The results reinforce previous findings that antioxidants hasten the progression of lung cancer. According to Professor Martin Bergö, people with cancer or an elevated risk of developing the disease should avoid… Continue reading Antioxidant Supplements Cause Malignant Melanoma to Metastasize Faster