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Skin cancer is the most
common form of cancer in the US.
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer
because people can die from melanoma.
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Every hour of every
day, someone dies of Melanoma in the United States. The incidence of
melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer, and an Americans
lifetime risk of developing melanoma is one in 60. Melanoma strikes
men and women, people of all ages, all races, and all economic levels.
It is the most common cancer for women 25-29 and the second most common
cancer for women 30-34. But the important message is that most
melanomas can be cured if caught in the early stages.
Melanoma is in epidemic growth
at ~3% rise in cases per year.
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58000+
new cases reported yearly
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Fastest growing
cancer currently in the USA and worldwide.
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Most
common cancer in young adults aged
20 30
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Currently
MORE new cases of melanoma then
HIV/AIDS
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Women
age 25-29:
Melanoma = Primary cause of
cancer death
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Women
age 30-35:
Melanoma #2 cause of death
(after breast cancer)
Melanoma does occur in ALL
age groups including Pediatric
age groups
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Moles
especially
atypical or
dysplastic
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Increased
risk if person has
more than 50 moles
Why are
Melanoma bracelets and
ribbons black?
Melanoma
means "black tumor".
Black is the color of the
warrior's mood when going
into battle and the melanoma
patient is in a battle for
his/her life.
For more information, please
check the links below:
- www.melanoma.org
- The Melanoma Research Foundation is
the largest private national organization devoted to
melanoma.
- www.aad.org
- The American Academy of Dermatology
provides information about all kinds of dermatologic
conditions and treatments, and is an excellent source of
information on all varieties of Skill Cancer. Also,
the AAD site provides a handy reference to help you find a
dermatologist in your area.
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma
- The National Cancer Institute is a
division of NIH and is one of the leaders in cancer
research and treatment.
- www.mohssurgery.org
- The American Society for Mohs Surgery
strongly promotes patient and public education in Mohs
surgery. Mohs surgery has been shown to be a highly
effective treatment for certain types of skin cancer, with a
cure rate of up to 99% for certain tumors. The American
Society for Mohs Surgery is a non-profit professional
medical society of over 700 dermatologists, pathologists,
and Mohs technicians. Founded in 1990, the ASMS is dedicated
to the highest quality patient care and education relative
to Mohs surgery as a specialized surgical treatment for skin
cancer.
- http://www.skincancer.org/melanoma/index.php
- The
Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for
educating the public and the medical profession about
skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection,
and the need for early detection and prompt, effective
treatment.
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06/23/08