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Earliest Melanomas Found by Dermatologists
Studies show importance of full-body skin exam
If your dermatologist recommends a full body skin-cancer exam, get it. Results from two separate studies show that when dermatologists routinely perform this non-invasive exam on their patients, early melanomas are found. More than half (56.3%) of the patients in one study were not even aware that they had a suspicious spot or growth.  (more...)

Early Treatment of Skin Cancer Recommended
If your doctor suspects that a spot or patch could be skin cancer, you may be tempted to wait and see if the lesion grows. Such a decision may seem practical, but dermatologists caution that it can be risky. Here’s why dermatologists recommend early detection and treatment. (more...)

Melanoma Diagnosis Requires Biopsy
There seems to be some confusion about how dermatologists can diagnose melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. To set the record straight, studies are looking at how to diagnose melanoma without a biopsy and researchers are making progress. It is, however, not yet possible to tell if a patient has melanoma or any type of skin cancer without a biopsy. (more...)

Video: What To Expect at a Skin Cancer Screening
 

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