Factors that Affect Melanoma Prognosis

Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer)symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if a
cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes.mole changes in size, shape, or color, has irregular
Melanocytes are found throughout the lower partedges or borders, change in pigmented skin, and
of the epidermis. They make melanin, the pigmentso on.
that gives skin its natural color. When skin isTests that examine the skin are used to detect
exposed to the sun, melanocytes make moreand diagnose melanoma. If a mole or pigmented
pigment, causing the skin to tan, or darken.area of the skin changes or looks abnormal, the
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Itfollowing tests and procedures can help detect
protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection.and diagnose melanoma. Skin examination: A
The skin has 2 main layers: the epidermis and thedoctor or nurse examines the skin to look for
dermis. When melanoma starts in the skin, themoles, birthmarks, or other pigmented areas that
disease is called cutaneous melanoma. Melanomalook abnormal in color, size, shape, or texture.
may also occur in the eye and is called intraocularBiopsy: A local excision is done to remove as
or ocular melanoma. There are 3 types of skinmuch of the suspicious mole or lesion as possible.
cancer are melanoma, basal cell skin cancer andA pathologist then looks at the tissue under a
squamous cell skin cancer.microscope to check for cancer cells. Because
Melanoma is more aggressive than basal cell skinmelanoma can be hard to diagnose, patients
cancer or squamous cell skin cancer. Melanomashould consider having their biopsy sample
can occur anywhere on the body. In men,checked by a second pathologist. Suspicious areas
melanoma is often found on the trunk or theshould not be shaved off or cauterized.
head and neck. In women, melanoma oftenCertain factors affect prognosis (chance of
develops on the arms and legs. Melanoma usuallyrecovery) and treatment options. The prognosis
occurs in adults, but it is sometimes found inand treatment options depend on the stage of
children and adolescents.melanoma, whether there was bleeding or
Unusual moles, exposure to sunlight, and healthulceration at the primary site, the location and size
history can affect the risk of developingof the tumor, and the patient’s general
melanoma. Anything that increases your risk ofhealth. Although many people are successfully
getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having atreated, melanoma can recur.
risk factor does not mean that you will getNeviCurative is well-known for its antioxidant
cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean thatproperties. It is comprised of certified organic
you will not get cancer. People who think theymedicinal plant extracts, which have demonstrated
may be at risk should discuss this with theirtheir ability to eradicate melanomas and skin
doctor.tumors in laboratory tests. These extracts have a
Risk factors for melanoma include the following:remarkable array of pharmacological and
unusual moles, exposure to natural sunlight,biochemical properties, which are highly effective
exposure to artificial ultraviolet light (tanningin eradicating moles.
booth), family or personal history of melanoma,The pharmacological strength of NeviCurative
being white and older than 20 years, red or blondprovides effective elimination of moles without
hair, white or light-colored skin and freckles, bluescarring, tissue damage, or recurrence. The
eyes, and so on.treatment is painless and delivers profound results
Possible signs of melanoma include a change in thein the elimination of moles, returning skin tissue
appearance of a mole or pigmented area. Theseback to its original state. Due to its effectiveness
and other symptoms may be caused byin removing moles, NeviCurative has established a
melanoma. Other conditions may cause the samereputation as an unmatched mole treatment.