Although the majority of skin cancers fall under basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (number of cases estimated to be around 5 million), most deaths are a result of melanoma which accounts for approximately 1% of cases.
The American Cancer Society estimates 85,000 new individuals will be diagnosed and 10,130 deaths will be related to melanoma this year. As the month of May comes into focus, it’s time to increase the public awareness of the prevalence, prevention, and early detection of skin cancer. New treatment options exist that allow many individuals with even the most advanced from of skin cancer to live many years and more new treatments are on the horizon.
- Overview of Melanoma
- Skin Examinations Remain Best Approach for Early Detection
- How to Recognize Melanoma & Do a Skin Examination
- Keytruda is New Standard for Stage III Melanoma
- ctDNA Surveillance – Changing Melanoma Management
- Did you know Melanoma is more common in cancer survivors?
- A vaccine to treat Melanoma?
- What you need to know about sunscreen’s
For individuals and loved ones of individuals going through a new diagnosis Cancer Connect Melanoma community of experts, advocates, and patients is available to answer questions and provide support. Connect with others being treated at the best cancer centers. You can sign up privately here.
