May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, 68,720 new cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2009 with 8,420 deaths attributed to the cancer. Every 62 minutes, one American dies from melanoma, the most common form of cancer in young adults, 25-29 years old. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ABCD’s of melanoma, which continues to help consumers and professionals understand the nuances of this disease. Unfortunately, melanoma is the great masquerader and millions of moles have at least one feature that falls into the criteria dermatologists refer to as the ABCDE’s of melanoma. The American Academy of Dermatology has recently added an “E” to the list:
Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolving – changing in size, shape or color.
A mole with any of these characteristics, or one that is an “ugly duckling” (it looks different from the rest) should be brought to the attention of your dermatologist for a proper evaluation.
I do it and I recommend that all of my clients over age 50 go to their dermatologist yearly for a “full body” check. Early detection is the key to help treat this potentially deadly disease.
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