Melanoma Monday 2023: The American Academy of Dermatology created Melanoma Monday, which occurs on the first Monday in May May 1 this year three weeks prior to National Safe Sun Week, to raise awareness of the disease’s symptoms, causes, and prevention, and the day has become associated with wearing black clothing. Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, affects one in fifty Americans at some stage in their lives. There are numerous ways to prevent melanoma, so spend extra time today learning how to lower your risk!
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As his patient sat on the examining table, dermatologist Jeremy Brauer explained the pathology report, letting him know that the lesion on his chest was skin cancer and that minor surgery would be required to remove it.
Skin Cancer Isn’t Limited To The Skin: 7 Body Parts Where It Can Develop
Skin cancer is a debilitating disease caused by the growth of cells in a disorderly manner. The multiplying cells–especially cancerous ones–can spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis.