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Melanoma News & Features

ONS Chapter Addresses Prevention, Early Detection of Melanoma Through “Hairstylist Melanoma Challenge”

By

Joyce Pagan

Publish Date April 13, 2019

A Florida ONS chapter teamed up with a nonprofit organization in a unique program intended to promote prevention and early detection of melanoma.

Survey Shows Gaps in Skin Cancer Knowledge, Health Practices in a Population of Men

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 25, 2019

A cross-sectional survey revealed the extent of knowledge about skin cancer and skin health behaviors among residents of a Midwest homeless shelter for men.

Prevalence, Immunotherapy Use in Anorectal Mucosal Melanoma Found to Be Increasing

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 13, 2019

A retrospective study identified incidence of and treatment trends for anorectal mucosal melanoma tumors.

Incidence, Site of Pediatric Melanoma Different Among Male and Female Adolescents and Young Adults

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 8, 2019

Researchers in Colorado reviewed data on melanoma in pediatric patients 10 to 19 years, finding sex-specific differences in anatomic site and incidence of the disease.

Misdiagnosed Wart Highlights Importance of Obtaining Biopsy of Changing Skin Lesions

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 1, 2019

Patients who present with irregular or growing amelanocytic lesions on the acral surface of the hands or feet should undergo biopsy promptly.