Jimmy Carter’s Diagnosis: What the News of Stage 4 Melanoma Means

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Jimmy Carter’s Diagnosis: What the News of Stage 4 Melanoma Means

News broke late last week that former President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with Melanoma, first on his liver, and now 4 spots on his brain have been identified by doctors. Many people are unaware that Melanoma can actually occur internally, not just on the skin. The former President announced he will be undergoing radiation treatments targeted at the spots on his brain. The scary thing is doctors are unsure where the cancer has originated and many wonder about the likelihood of pancreatic cancer due to his aggressive family history of the disease. 

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Melanoma: A Pathologist’s Perspective

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Melanoma: A Pathologist’s Perspective

With summer upon us it is time to think about sun safety. An alarming recent report found rates of new melanoma have doubled over the past three decades. It is estimated that education and awareness of the dangers could prevent 20 percent of new cases between 2020 and 2030, according to the CDC report. Without prevention programs rates will continue to increase.

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Experimental treatments for metastatic melanoma

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Experimental treatments for metastatic melanoma

Melanomas are the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Most melanomas are found at an early stage when they are highly treatable and curable. About 84 percent of cutaneous melanomas are found at a localized stage, where the five-year relative survival rate is 98 percent

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Stages of melanoma explained

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Stages of melanoma explained

Melanoma is staged mainly by determining the thickness of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

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Summer is coming: Tips to prevent skin cancer

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Summer is coming: Tips to prevent skin cancer

As summer approaches, and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we put together a checklist to protect your skin from the sun. 

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Promising Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

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Promising Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

Researchers may have developed an immunotherapy treatment that shows promise for treating advanced Melanoma, one of the most aggressive cancers both men and women face. Is this a breakthrough?

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