All female patients with a biopsy -
proven diagnosis of melanoma between 1988 and 2012 were included in the study, while patients with a follow - up of less than two years were excluded.
«While most melanoma survivors limit sun exposure, some report getting suntans and sunburns: Sun exposure may increase survivors» risk for a
second diagnosis of melanoma.»
The FDA does not now regulate tattoo pigments, so the occasional harmful ink concoction travels to the lymph nodes and can
complicate diagnoses of melanoma or induce allergic reactions.
Sun exposure earlier in life — from infancy through adolescence — seems to be associated with different cell changes and an
earlier diagnosis of melanoma than exposure in the adult years, the article points out.
Prevention and
diagnosis of melanoma are not clear - cut and the incidence and death rates are rising.
There is some evidence that vitamin D may also be important for your health after
a diagnosis of melanoma.
Our Oncologists at VRCC first examined Audi in September 2009 for
a diagnosis of melanoma of the right upper lip.