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Skin Cancer

Archives for June 2004

Are there studies about a relationship between breastcancer and skin cancer?
I need to talk to someone who has had a similar experiance like mine.To know what to expect when I take that next step to the Dr's office.If I'm not clear please exuse me.I am new to a pc and I'm not sure whats what yet so I would be greatful for help for that too!
Mexoryl
I saw a segment on 20/20 one night about a month ago and it dealt with a drug called Mexoryl that is used in many sunblocks around the world. It has not however, been passed by the FDA so you cannot buy any sunblock which contains Mexoryl in the U.S. Sunscreens that contain this ingredient are supposedly much better than…
almos made my 5yrs!
I need to speak to someone who has a similar problemlike mine.Had breast cancer,almost made the 5yrs cancer free,went to my yearly gyno visit,everythings fine oh by the way you have a nasty looking mole there,Think it should be checked out I'll make an appointment for you with a dermatologist.
Stage I Level 4 (Thin Skin)
Hi, My fiance was diagnosed with Stage I (0.8mm) but level 4 melanoma today. From what I have read this is a really odd combination. The dermitologist says that it is because she has thin skin. The tumor was on the back of her leg and she is 24. I was wondering if anyone knows anyone who has had this same experience and…
Experimental treatments for inoperable Stage IV
My sister in law has been diagnosed with melanoma. She has a tumor in her lungs that they can't take out, and has been told she has 4 mos left. We are trying to get her in to any of the experimental studies/trials, but so far noone thinks she is a good candidate becuase her tumor keeps growing and they can't remove it. I'd…
interferon
My daughter age 19 just finished her year of interferon and is experiancing some side affects. Has anyone had any similar experiances and for how long?
Melanoma Returns...
I would like to hear from anyone who started a biotherapy program for malignant melanoma using Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) as treatment. After 8 months on the drug at 60 MIU per week, my cancer has returned. My treatment program has stopped on the Intron A. The next step is a series of PET and CT scans to see if the…

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