"Do Not Hesitate To Call The Doctor
If You Think Your Mole Is Cancerous
It Could Save Your Life -- Seriously!"

Skin Cancer Is The Most Common Form Of Cancer
Yet we all run around without sunscreen

MELANOMA:  Have you spent many a beautiful day out in the sun? Do you run around all summer without a concern because you think you have a "base tan?" Believe me, growing up in Miami was a terrible lesson for me. I ran around all year without a shirt on, I was as brown as a little native, but I still got skin cancer. It was a little melanoma cancer. I caught it just in time. My doctor told me that melanoma can spread to other parts of the body and eventually kill you. Average life expectancy is only 8 months if you have let your melanoma spread to other organs. If you aren't sure what melanoma is, or what it looks like, we recommend you contact your doctor. Let them have a look at it. If it's cancerous they will provide approprate treatment. Please do not use Dermatend on Cancerous Moles.

Check Your Body For Melanoma
Do this inspection at least once per year

MELANOMA CHECK: Your doctor or nurse may recommend that you do a regular skin self-exam. If your doctor has taken photos of your skin, you can use these pictures when looking for changes. The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a shower or bath. You should check your skin in a well-lighted room using a full-length mirror and a hand-held mirror. It's best to begin by learning where your birthmarks, moles, and blemishes are and what they usually look and feel like. Check for anything new, especially a change in the size, shape, texture, or color of a mole or a sore that does not heal. Check yourself from head to toe. Don't forget to check all areas of the skin, including the back, the scalp, between the buttocks, and the genital area. Look at the front and back of your body in the mirror, then raise your arms and look at your left and right sides. Bend your elbows and look carefully at your fingernails, palms, forearms (including the undersides), and upper arms. Examine the back, front, and sides of your legs. Also look between the buttocks and around the genital area. Sit and closely examine your feet, including the toenails, the soles, and the spaces between the toes. Look at your face, neck, ears, and scalp. You may want to use a comb or a blow dryer to move hair so that you can see better. You also may want to have a relative or friend check through your hair because this is difficult to do yourself. By checking your skin regularly, you will become familiar with what is normal for you. It may be helpful to record the dates of your skin exams and to write notes about the way your skin looks. If you find anything unusual, see your doctor right away.

What Causes Skin Cancer & Melanoma
The facts about melanoma may shock you...

CAUSE OF MELANOMA: Researchers at hospitals and medical centers all across the country are studying melanoma right now. They are trying to learn what causes the disease and how to prevent it. At this time, the causes of melanoma are not fully understood. It is clear, however, that this disease is not contagious; no one can "catch" cancer from another person. By studying patterns of cancer in the population, researchers have found certain risk factors that are more common in people who develop melanoma than in people who do not get this disease. It is important to know, however, that most people with these risk factors do not get melanoma, and many who do get this disease have none of these risk factors. Family history of melanoma--Having two or more close relatives who have had this disease is a risk factor because melanoma sometimes runs in families. About 10 percent of all patients with melanoma have family members who also have had this disease. When melanoma runs in a family, the family members should be checked regularly by a doctor. Dysplastic nevi--Dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to become cancerous. Many people have only a few of these abnormal moles; the risk of melanoma is greater for people with a large number of dysplastic nevi. The risk is especially high for people who have a family history of both dysplastic nevi and melanoma. History of melanoma--People who have been treated for melanoma are at a high risk for developing a second melanoma. Weakened immune system--People whose immune system is weakened by certain cancers, by drugs given following organ transplants, or by AIDS are at increased risk of developing melanoma. Many ordinary moles (more than 50)--Because melanoma usually begins in the melanocytes of an existing mole, having many moles increases the risk of developing this disease. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation--Experts believe that much of the worldwide increase in melanoma is related to an increase in the amount of time people spend in the sun. This disease is also more common in people who live in areas that get large amounts of UV radiation from the sun. In the United States, for example, melanoma is more common in Texas than it is in Minnesota, where the sun is not as strong. UV radiation from the sun causes premature aging of the skin and skin damage that can lead to melanoma. (Two types of ultraviolet radiation--UVA and UVB--are explained in the Glossary.) Artificial sources of UV radiation, such as sunlamps and tanning booths, also can cause skin damage and probably an increased risk of melanoma. To help prevent and reduce the risk of melanoma caused by UV radiation, people should avoid exposure to the midday sun (from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) whenever possible. Another simple rule is to protect yourself from the sun when your shadow is shorter than you are. Wearing a hat and long sleeves offers protection. Also, lotion, cream, or gel that contains sunscreen can help protect the skin. Many doctors believe sunscreens may help prevent melanoma, especially those that reflect, absorb, and/or scatter both types of ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreens are rated in strength according to a sun protection factor (SPF). The higher the SPF, the more sunburn protection is provided. Sunscreens with an SPF value of 2 to 11 provide minimal protection against sunburns. Sunscreens with an SPF of 12 to 29 provide moderate protection. Those with an SPF of 30 or higher provide high protection against sunburn. People who are concerned about melanoma should talk with their doctor about the disease, the symptoms to watch for, and an appropriate schedule for checkups. The doctor's advice will be based on the person's personal and family history, medical history, and the other risk factors described above.

After Melanoma Is Discovered & Removed
What to expect after cancer treatment

AFTER MELANOMA: Recovery and Outlook -- It is natural for anyone facing cancer to be concerned about what the future holds. Understanding the nature of cancer and what to expect can help patients and their loved ones plan treatment, anticipate lifestyle changes, and make quality of life and financial decisions. Cancer patients frequently ask their doctors, "What is my prognosis?" Prognosis is a prediction of the future course and outcome of a disease and an indication of the likelihood of recovery. When doctors discuss a patient's prognosis, they are attempting to project what is likely to occur for that individual patient. Sometimes people use statistics they have heard to try to figure out their own chances of being cured. However, statistics reflect the experience of large groups of patients; they cannot be used to predict what will happen to a particular patient because no two patients are alike. The prognosis for a person with melanoma can be affected by many factors, particularly the stage of the cancer and the patient's general health and response to treatment. The doctor who is most familiar with the patient's situation is in the best position to help interpret statistics and discuss the patient's prognosis. When doctors talk about surviving cancer, they may use the term remission rather than cure. Although many people with melanoma are successfully treated, doctors use this term because cancer can return. Many patients find it helpful to discuss the possibility of recurrence with the doctor.

Can I Use Dermatend On Melanoma
No, No, No -- You cannot use Dermatend on Cancer

DERMATEND for CANCER?: You have no idea how many people ask us about using Dermatend on cancerous moles. No you cannot use it on cancer. Cancer is a serious problem and only your doctor can treat it. Dermatend removes only non-cancerous moles from skin. We recommend that if you think you may have melanoma, or basal cell carcinoma, or another form of skin cancer, see your doctor!

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