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Mass. dermatologist on the rise in melanoma cases in young people
Recent reports show that experts have seen a rise in melanoma cases in Massachusetts, especially among younger women. NewsCenter 5 spoke to Dr. Jeff Yu, a dermatologist at Mass. General Hospital to find out why.
Placer’s new cancer prevention program sounds alarm on melanoma as summer arrives
AUBURN, Calif. – With Placer County now ranking among the top five counties in California for melanoma rates, local public health officials are launching a new cancer prevention effort aimed at reducing risk—especially as summer heats up. The new Cancer Prevention Program, led by the county’s Public Health division, is Placer’s latest tool to address key community health concerns identified in the most recent Community Health Assessment and Comm…
Skin melanomas are among cancers whose incidence and mortality have increased significantly over the past 40 years.
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. This pathology develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin. It is the pigment responsible for the color of the skin. Although it is less common than other skin cancers, it is much more dangerous. According to the latest data from the International Center for Research on Cancer (IARC), about 80% of the melanomas worldwide are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. This may conc…
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