Category: Melanoma
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Genetic Origins of Melanoma: Mechanism of BRAF Gene Mutation
Melanoma Background Melanoma in the early years was described as a benign mole that continued to grow and could be recognized by an irregular shape and discoloration of the mole (Sober et al., 1979). These cancer cells were well known for their ability to spread around the body quickly and avoid the therapeutic treatment, creating…
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Clinical Features of Melanoma and Health Policy Approaches to Prevent It
Melanoma, otherwise known as malignant melanoma is the most dangerous skin cancer that we know of due to its potential to metastasize to other parts of the body including the liver, the lungs, bones and the brain. The most common patient groups are men over the age of 50, and women below the age of…
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Brief Description of Melanoma and It’s Evolution among Men and Women
Melanoma is an autosomal dominant disease which means that if you are to inherit it, the person before you would have had to have not one but two copies of the gene. If the melanoma is inherited it is called familial malignant melanoma. If one of your parents had the two copies then you have…