Complete Skin Cancer Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment

Sometimes, if the lesion is very obviously abnormal a dermatologist can suspect cancer. However, for any suspicious mole, a biopsy is performed and sent for confirmation as to malignancy.

Melanoma can have a quick onset, but it usually does not appear overnight.

Chemotherapy can be a treatment modality used to treat melanoma.

Many body functions can be compromised when a person is under excessive stress. Skin health can also be compromised when under stress.

There is no specific blood test to detect melanoma.

Unfortunately, melanoma does not resolve without treatment.

Unfortunately, you can have melanoma for years, especially if it is a slow growing melanoma.

Many melanomas can be treated without chemotherapy.

Vitamin D does not solely prevent melanoma.

Dermatology providers use a variety of tools and guidelines to determine if a mole is suspicious. If you are concerned that a mole is suspicious, it is best to consult your dermatology provider.

A biopsy is generally recommended to determine if a spot is cancerous.

Evaluation of spread should be discussed with your oncologist or plastic surgeon.

Some melanomas grow very slowly, and others can progress very quickly.

Length of chemotherapy depends on a variety of factors, and should be discussed with your oncologist.

No. Many people get a diagnosis of melanoma and live a full life span.

It can be either or both.

Yes. Melanoma at stage 1 is considered cancer.

No, it is not terminal.

The need for an oncologist depends on many factors. Consult with your dermatology provider about your melanoma and if seeing an oncologist is right for you.

Superficial spreading melanoma, Nodular melanoma, Lentigo maligna melanoma, and Acral lentiginous melanoma

It is important to limit sun exposure by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding the sun during the peak hours 10-2pm.

Melanoma can look like many different things, therefore many benign things can be mistaken for melanoma and vice versa. A biopsy is always recommended to confirm a suspicious lesion.

Melanoma can be many colors including black, brown, and red.

Melanoma can look like many things, therefore it is important to consult with your dermatology provider if you have a lesion that is concerning.

Melanoma can look like many things, therefore it is important to consult with your dermatology provider if you have a lesion that is concerning.

Melanoma in its early stages stays locally within the skin. If left untreated, it can spread to many locations throughout the body, and even be fatal.

There are no specific dietary restrictions if you have been diagnosed with melanoma.

Melanoma in its early stages stays locally within the skin. If left untreated, it can spread to many locations throughout the body, and even be fatal.

Usually, melanoma presents as a solitary spot that is growing or changing in some way. therefore it is important to consult with your dermatology provider if you have a lesion that is concerning.

Melanoma treatments vary widely depending on the staging of the melanoma at the time of diagnosis.

Nodular melanoma is the most aggressive melanoma.

For a melanoma that is detected early, the most common treatment is surgical removal by a plastic surgeon.

Melanoma treatments vary widely depending on the staging of the melanoma at the time of diagnosis.

Melanoma can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, and environmental exposures, specifically to UV radiation from the sun and/or tanning beds.

Annual full body skin checks are used to detect melanoma. Once a diagnosis is made, further scans and procedures should be discussed with your provider.

It is recommended that each person get an annual full body check unless otherwise dictated by your dermatology provider.