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What You Really Need to Know about Moles and Melanoma

Resource Type

Book

Description

"In this book, physicians Jill R. Schofield and William A. Robinson team up to provide comprehensive information about melanoma for patients and family members as well as those who are concerned about getting the disease. They provide the latest information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up, and answer a host of questions, such as: ? I use a number 15 sunscreen. Is that enough? ? I have been under a lot of stress lately. Did that make me get melanoma? ? If the melanoma comes back, when will it happen? ? Is there a blood test to tell if the melanoma has spread? ? Is a mole more likely to turn into melanoma if it's in a place where my clothes rub? In addition, the authors describe who is at risk and tell readers how to determine their level of risk; describe skin warning signs and unusual forms of melanoma; talk about melanoma in children, pregnant women, and people whose immunesystems are compromised; and take a look at what's on the horizon in diagnosis and treatment."--JHU Press

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0801863937

Author

Jill R. Schofield

Publication

2000 Johns Hopkins University Press

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