How to Beat Melanoma

Curated News:

By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinic.org

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“Skin cancer is almost always curable when caught and treated early. So it’s critical to inspect your body. “Look at those funny brown things on your skin and see how large they are,” says melanoma expert Brian Gastman, MD. “Have they changed? Change is among the most important aspects, and change not only in width and diameter but also elevation”

See full article on ClevelandClinic.org

Commentary:

As stated in the article, “Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Most of the time, it starts in a certain type of skin cell that produces melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. However, melanoma also can form in your eyes and, rarely, in internal organs such as your intestines.

Former President Jimmy Carter recently announced he is battling melanoma that has spread to his liver and brain.  Carter says his doctors haven’t yet identified the origin of the cancer.”