Melanoma: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Melanoma: Symptoms & Diagnosis
If you notice something suspicious on your skin, like a lump or a mole that looks a little off, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about it and see if a biopsy is needed.
A biopsy is extremely important for staging and navigating treatment options when it comes to melanoma.
Symptoms & Diagnosis: The Biopsy
A biopsy is extremely important for staging and navigating treatment options when it comes to melanoma.
Symptoms & Diagnosis: Diagnosing Melanoma
What is the BRAF mutation?
As if having melanoma isn't already a big enough hurdle, a certain mutation has the potential to accompany it which can accelerate the cancer growth. Fortunately, there are options. According to Cancer.org, a BRAF gene mutation is defined as "a specific mutation (change) in the BRAF gene, which makes a protein that is... Read More
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