Frequently Asked Questions about Melanoma

General Information about the melanoma awareness and prevention.

2023 ACS Melanoma Statistics

Jan 30 2023

Each January, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases updated estimates about trends in new cancer cases and deaths in its annual report, Cancer…

Protein that helps melanoma become more aggressive uncovered

Jan 18 2023

(1/18/2023) Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs in the body. While metastasis has been extensively…

Late-stage melanoma: Experimental drug combo puts 50% of patients into remission

Jan 04 2023

Researchers tested the efficacy of a drug combination for treating stage IV melanoma. They found that 71% of patients responded to the…

May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER

May 28 2021

The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of…

Study confirms high doses of vitamin D have no effect on COVID-19

May 06 2021

Medical News Today: Researchers have wondered whether vitamin D may help people avoid SARS-CoV-2 infections and mitigate the effects of COVID-19. A…

What to know about melanonychia

Mar 31 2021

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY NEWSLETTER:  Melanonychia is the term for dark pigmentation of the fingernails or toenails. The discoloration can be a natural…

CDC Website Updated Links

Apr 07 2020

Updated Information from the CDC Website Cancer Data Visualization Tool (includes melanoma incidence and mortality). Data Explorer (UV data). 2019 YRBS data…

Sunscreen Recommendations for Children

Feb 01 2020

Parents and Coaches … Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…

Melanoma Research Advances – 2019 in Review

Jan 28 2020

During 2019, melanoma research continued its rapid pace of advancement, with FDA approval of a new adjuvant therapy treatment option, several first-in-human…

ACS 2020 Reports Largest One-Year Drop in Cancer Mortality

Jan 08 2020

January 8, 2020:  The death rate from cancer in the US declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop…