Question 1

which oral medication is available for melanoma skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Vemurafenib: This was approved in 2011 by the fda and the value of this interacting your particular situation would be discussed with your oncologist.

Question 2

i just found out i have melanoma skin cancer, stage 2. any good oral medication for it?

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Melanoma : Melanoma stage ii skin cancer is treated by removing the skin cancer surgically not by any oral medication. Close supervision by a dermatologist is important.

Question 3

oral melanoma cancer hi i have a brown spot on the inside of my cheek no way i bit it its by my bottom jaw ent is keeping a eye on it she is not sure?

Accepted Answer

Get a biopsy: If there is continued concern about a pigmented lesion on any part of your body, i would strongly urge you to talk to your doctor about obtaining a biopsy.  A biopsy allows closer microscopic examination which can provide peace of mind, or can help direct further therapy, if necessary.

Question 4

i have been diagnosed with a melanoma inside my mouth. the ent, maxi oral surgeon and plastic surgeon wants to do an operation. my medical aid does not cover these doctors and the doctor said no other hospital can manage a free flap which worries me?

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Local service issue: It sounds like you need to meet with the social services agents at your local hospital &amp; see if they can help arrange care. Sometimes teaching hospitals have programs where their specialty services will do such procedures while teaching residents &amp; that difference reduces or eliminates the surgeons fees.

Question 5

what is melanoma?

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Skin cancer: Which arises from melanocytes, which are the cells in the skin which give it color.  For this reason, melanomas are often dark colored on the skin (but some are not). Search on the abcd's of melanoma to learn how to spot a melanoma (or see the image).  Melanomas are dangerous because even a small cancer can metastasize.  However, caught early enough, they are curable.

Question 6

is melanoma transmissible?

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No: Cancer is not a contagious disease.

Question 7

what are the risk factors for melanoma?

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Multiple: Melanoma risk factors include fair skin, history of sunburns, excessive uv exposure such as from tanning beds, living near the equator or at higher elevations, many (>50) moles or unusual moles, family history of melanoma, and weakened immune system.  We can reduce our risk by reducing sun exposure and observe sun safe practices.

Question 8

please im desperate i think i have a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

At your age unlikely: Although melanoma is uncommon in a woman your age you should have a physician look at the area in question

Question 9

what are the types of tumors for melanoma?

Accepted Answer

4 main types: Most melanomas are called superficial spreading.  Theyt tend to start by growing in the top planes of the skin and then go deeper.  Nodular melanomas begin their vertical growth phase (burrowing deeper) earlier.  Lentigo maligna are often on the face in the elderly and may be large.  Acral lentiginous melanomas begin in fingers or toes and sometimes in the nonpigmented areas in dark-skinned people.

Question 10

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/.

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Which oral medication is available for melanoma skin cancer?

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Oral melanoma cancer hi i have a brown spot on the inside of my cheek no way i bit it its by my bottom jaw ent is keeping a eye on it she is not sure?

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I have been diagnosed with a melanoma inside my mouth. the ent, maxi oral surgeon and plastic surgeon wants to do an operation. my medical aid does not cover these doctors and the doctor said no other hospital can manage a free flap which worries me?

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What is melanoma?

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Please im desperate i think i have a melanoma?

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