Question 1

what exactly is a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Cancer of skin: Melanoma is the worst form of the three common type of skin cancers.  These arise due to genetic susceptibility and sun exposure.  Generally the lesions are pigmented, but not always.  If a mole changes color, becomes bigger, or bleeds it should be checked out.  For more info go to this site. Asap.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001853/.

Question 2

is melanoma hereditary? how?

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Melanoma: I know of no genetic predisposition to melanoma. But behavioral link sun damage.

Question 3

how often is melanoma 1-2 mm?

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Quite common: Most melanomas in the US are diagnosed when they have thickness of  1mm to 3mm) are diagnosed in about 30% of patients and carry an intermediate prognosis with a risk of recurrence between 15-30%.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of melanoma?

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The symptoms of Melanoma include::   Color change, Enlarged lymph nodes, Fever, malaise, aches, Sun exposure.

Question 5

which symptom did you have of melanoma?

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Use ABCDE RULE: It's best to see a dermatologist but a good rule of thumb is the abcd guidelines
a=asymmetry of lesion
b=border is irregular
c=colors are multiple and not consistent
d=diameter is greater than 6mm
e=evolution of lesion with changes and enlargement.

Question 6

how should you know if you have melanoma?

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ABCD's: Remember your abcd's when thinking of melanoma. Look for moles with
asymmetry 
boarders that are irregular
color differences within the same mole
diameter greater than 6mm

also any new mole or old that starts to itch, bleed or ulcerate should be of concern. Another rule is the ugly duckling rule. Which refers to a mole that looks distantly different from the others on your body.

Question 7

is there any therepies available for melanoma ?

Accepted Answer

Surgery and others: Surgical excision is the mainstay of melanoma therapy.  The primary tumor is always removed, and sometimes lymph node removal can be helpful depending on how deep the primary tumor is.  Sometimes additional therapy after surgery is recommended.  See your dermatologist or melanoma specialist to get recommendations specific to your situation.  Best wishes.

Question 8

how effective is dabrafenib for treating melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Hopeful but not cure: Patients with a V600 BRAF mutation, approximately 40-60% of melanoma patients! and with metastatic/advanced disease may benefit from Debrafenib. However it is not a cure and it tend to prolong disease free survival rather and is typically used in combination with other treatments for optimal outcomes

Question 9

what are the chances of survival for someone with melanoma?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Early stage melanoma is frequently cured with surgery called a wide local excision. Late stage cancer (involving other organs such as the lungs or liver or brain) is not generally curable.

Question 10

melanoma and lupus related?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune,malignanc: Malignant melanoma is a malignant skin cancer that can metastasize. It is seen in pigmented skin lesions. Lupus is an abnormal body response that forms antibodies that can harm vital organs and skin.

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