Kelly was 26 weeks pregnant when she started to experience seizures along the left side of her body. After meeting with several doctors, she learned her symptoms started from a skin cancer. “I was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma in my armpit that had spread to my brain and was a serious threat to me and my unborn child,” says Kelly.
One of the top search phrases on SkinCancer.org is, “Can I leave my skin cancer alone?” Two of our physician experts answer why, when you’ve been diagnosed with a skin cancer, time is of the essence.
Q: While all types of skin cancer are less common in people of color than in white people, their outcomes […]
Q: Recent reports show that male deaths due to skin cancer are increasing around the world. What do you think […]
What is this new treatment, and why is it such a big step forward?
Q: I don’t think I’m getting enough vitamin D. Can a tanning bed safely provide me with the vitamin D […]
If you (or someone you know) has been diagnosed with two or more nonmelanoma skin cancers, you are part of […]
While physicians commonly use Mohs surgery or excisional surgery to remove skin cancer, additional steps may be required to fully reconstruct the surgical site. One way physicians close a surgical area is by using surrounding tissue, also called flap surgery.
Q: How much sunscreen should I be using on my face and body? Most people don’t apply enough sunscreen, which […]
All melanomas are associated with an initial tumor, but sometimes the location is difficult to ascertain.
