Skin Cancers
Malignant
Since excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation is one contributing factor to melanoma, it makes common sense to use sun protection. Avoid sun exposure from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. when the sun is the strongest.
Malignant
Usually, your family doctor will know if your lesion is a simple mole or if it raises any problems. If he/she believes you need further investigations, he/she will arrange for you to see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.
Malignant
Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive kind of skin cancer. At current rates, 1 in 74 Americans will develop melanoma during his or her lifetime. In fact, malignant melanoma accounts for 1% of all cancer deaths in US.
