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How long does a person have after being diagnosed with melanoma cancer that spreads to the brain?
weeks
How common is the occurrence of malignant melanoma?
Of the anticipated new cases of cancer for the year 2003 in the United States, malignant melanoma will account for 5% of malignancies in men and 4% in women, being the sixth most common cancer in men and the seventh in women.
What is the best coping strategy when being diagnosed with terminal cancer?
bullet to the dome
How quick should cancer be treated?
As soon as it is diagnosed - by the time cancer is diagnosed, it is usually necessary for it to be treated to avoid further harm being done. (i.e. for cancer to be noticed then diagnosed, it has usually progressed beyond the "let's leave it and see" stage. Otherwise it would not be noticable).
What is Melanoma How can it be Treated and Prevented?
Melanoma is a cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin color. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The number of people being diagnosed with this cancer has increased drastically in the past few years.What causes melanoma?Melanoma occurs when the melanin-producing cells begin to divide and grow rapidly. Doctors have not been able to identify the exact cause of melanoma. However, they do believe that tanning beds and UV rays from the sun can trigger the development of melanoma.What are some of the risk factors associated with melanoma?People who tan or spend a lot of time in the sun are at an increased risk of developing melanoma. Those who have had a history of sunburn are also at an increased risk for developing this condition. Additionally, melanoma is also more likely to be diagnosed in fair-skinned people. However, it is important to note that this condition can affect African-Americans and Hispanics.What are some of the symptoms of melanoma?Most people will develop a mole that is unusual in shape or color. A change in a mole that was already on the person's body may also indicate melanoma. All suspicious-looking moles should be examined by a dermatologist.What are some of the treatment options for melanoma?The treatment that the doctor prescribes depends on the stage that the cancer is in as well as the patient's overall health. If the melanoma has not spread to other parts on the body, the doctor may perform surgery to remove the melanoma.If the cancer has spread, the doctor may choose to perform chemotherapy, biological therapy or radiation therapy Chemotherapy is a procedure that uses drugs to kill the cancerous cells. Biological therapy is a procedure that helps boost the immune system. Radiation therapy is a procedure that uses X-rays to destroy the cancerous cells.How can melanoma be prevented?Experts suggest avoiding the sun during peak hours , wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen. They also strongly advise against using tanning beds.
What does being diagnosed with malt lymphoma mean?
This is a type of cancer that isn't produced in the nodes but through other organs. Most patients diagnosed with malt lymphoma find that this cancer is generally diagnosed before it spreads to a larger area of the body.
How do you know when you have skin cancer?
Skin cancer can present in many forms, the most deadly being melanoma. Please consult with your physician or dermatologist as soon as possible to get a proper diagnosis.
How do you know you have Skin cancer?
skin cancer can present in many forms, the most deadly being melanoma. Please consult with your physician or dermatologist as soon as possible to get a proper diagnosis.
How long was Raymond Carver able to live after being diagnosed with lung cancer?
11 months. Diagnosed in Sept 1987, died in August 1988.
What President became addicted to cocaine after being diagnosed with throat cancer?
Ulysses S. Grant
How many survive cancer each year in the us?
There is about a 65% survival rate (living up to five years after being diagnosed with cancer) in the U.S.A. About 1.5 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, so about 975,000 people survive cancer in the U.S.A each year - though the statistics can change.
What cancer did John McCain have?
Yes, John McCain has been treated for skin cancer. According to Reuters, Senator John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, had a spot removed from his face on Monday during a routine checkup by a doctor in Phoenix. The Republican presidential candidate has already had four malignant melanomas -- a potentially lethal type of skin cancer -- surgically removed since 1993. With election season heating up and election politics coming into full swing, skin cancer and melanoma may play a part in deciding on who is our next president. John McCain has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma recently but more importantly has been a history of melanomas. The squamous cell carcinoma treated recently is a very common type of skin cancer appearing on sun damaged skin and is easily treated surgically and essentially cured. Melanoma, however, is a much more dangerous type of skin cancer and there will be discussion of this cancer as voters are concerned about the health of the candidates and want to know if the cancer can spread during the next several years. This is a valid concern and his personal physicians are discussing his health in the media. Let's talk a little more about his skin cancers so you can have more information to help you decide if this should affect your vote. John McCain has had 4 tumors treated that are classified as melanoma. Three of these are diagnosed as "melanoma in-situ," indicating that they were diagnosed early in that they were superficial and did not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. This is important as melanoma in-situ is treated less aggressively as these do not spread to other parts of the body. The cancer that is the cause of cocern is the melanoma on his left cheek that was diagnosed and treated in 2000. This melanoma went fairly deep into the skin, with a depth of 2.2 mm. Because of this depth, it excised with wide margins and he had a lymph node dissection that showed that the cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes and presumably not to any other internal organs. Because of these findings, it is classified as being stage 2, indicating that the tumor was greater than 2mm in depth without ulceration or spread to the lymph nodes or other organs. The five year survival rate of this stage melanoma is about 80%. So should we be concerned for his health as a presidential candidate? This is not an easy question with a clear cut answer. Overall, younger people have a better prognosis than older people, women have a better prognosis than men, and melanomas on the limbs have a better prognosis than those on the face. However, each individual is unique and the fact that he is cancer free 8 years later is a good sign that his deep melanoma is likely cured. But melanoma is deadly because it can reappear later without any warning on any internal organ. We hesitate to use the word "cured", as periodic tests are done to ascertain that there has been no spread although he appears to be "out of the woods."
