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Skin Cancer Experts Share Preventative Tips at Recent Dermatology Nurses Association Conference

DATELINE: COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MASS…

The duo shared their expert knowledge of sun safety and melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) prevention with more than 100 DNA members at the DNA’s 27th Annual Convention held in San Francisco on March 6th.

They discussed how skin cancer is most commonly caused by overexposure to sunlight, or artificial UV radiation and recommended that everyone follow SunAWARE, an acronym coined by Mary and John Barrow, authors of Sun Protection for Life: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Healthy and Beautiful Skin. SunAWARE stands for:

Avoid unprotected UV exposure any time and seek shade

Wear sun protective clothing including hats and sunglasses

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen prior to UV exposure and reapply every two hours

Routinely check your whole body for changes in your skin and report suspicious changes to a health care practitioner.

Educate your family and community about sun protection.

Dr. Eisen taught that anyone can develop melanoma anywhere on their body and that new and changing moles should be evaluated. He also shared five tips on how to identify potentially dangerous moles or melanomas:

Moles that are asymmetric, where one side of the mole does not match the other.

Moles that have edges that are irregular, ragged or blurred.

A mole that has more than one color, with shades of black, brown, red, white, blue or tan.

Moles that are larger than a pencil eraser.

Moles that bleed, itch or change in appearance.

“Certain types of moles have a higher risk of becoming malignant melanomas. Melanoma can be deadly because it can spread to other parts of the body. But, it may be cured in its early stages. It’s very important to take preventative measures such as those outlined in SunAWARE and to watch for changes in the skin and follow up on questionable or changing moles with a dermatologist as soon as possible,” explained Dr. Eisen.

Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation

The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, located in Hingham, Mass., delivers a comprehensive sun safety and melanoma awareness program, free of charge, to school children in Massachusetts. Led by Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, RN, MSN, the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation’s “SunAWARE” program is delivered to children in elementary and secondary schools and teaches both skin cancer prevention and early detection. The foundation has won the 2009 American Academy of Dermatology Gold Triangle Award for their two new children’s books, Pretty Prom and Lake Vacation.  For more information, contact 781-875-1SPF (1773) or visit www.melanomaprevention.org.

Dermatology Nurses’ Association

The Dermatology Nurses’ Association is a professional nursing organization with the mission of promoting excellence in dermatologic care. To learn more about the DNA, visit the website at DNANurse.org.

South Shore Skin Center

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

South Shore Skin Center’s cosmetic services include Fraxel re:pair and re:store; Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intensive Pulse Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711. For more information, visit their website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Doctors at South Shore Skin Center to Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Area Hospitals

DATELINE:  COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MASS…

On Thursday, May 7th from 5 to 7 p.m., Dr. Ramzi Saad, Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Katherine Ayers of South Shore Skin Center will provide skin cancer screenings at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road (Route 18) in South Weymouth. The screenings are free, but appointments are required. Contact South Shore Hospital at (781) 340-8239 to make an appointment or for more information.

On Tuesday, May 19th from 6 to 8 p.m., Dr. Ramzi Saad, Dr. Richard Eisen, Dr. William Stocker and Dr. Katherine Ayers of South Shore Skin Center will provide free skin cancer screenings at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich Street in Plymouth. Call Jordan Hospital at

(508) 746-2000 to make an appointment.

“Last summer it was reported that some of the wealthiest communities on the South Shore have the highest skin cancer rates, in some cases more than double the number expected,” explained Dr. Ramzi Saad. “Malignant melanoma (skin cancer) can spread to other parts of the body, but it often may be cured in its early stages. Early detection is key.”

South Shore Skin Center advises folks to take these preventative measures:

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and other UVA/UVB sources, such as tanning beds.

Use ample amounts of sunscreen or sunblock with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, even if it is cloudy.

Wear large framed or wrap-around sunglasses to protect the eye area.

Have your skin checked by a dermatologist regularly.

Note any moles or other spots on the skin that have changed. Have them checked as soon as possible.

South Shore Skin Center

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. 

South Shore Skin Center’s cosmetic services include Fraxel re:pair and re:store; Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intensive Pulse Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more.  The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels. 

South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711.  For more information, visit their website at www.SouthShoreSkinCenter.com.

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Breast Cancer Information

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of female and male breast tissue. Breast cancer is more common in women, but men do get breast cancer as well.

Usually, the first sign of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. Everyone, especially women are advised to regularly check their breasts for lumps and bumps to catch it early if they are unfortunate enough to get breast cancer. Finding a lump in the breast is usually the first thing women do before they go for a check with the doctor.

After a lump has been discovered, a doctor/physician will do a routine mammogram and will then be able to confirm whether or not it is in fact breast cancer. Lumps are not always fund in the breast, they can also be found in what is known as the lymph nodes that can be found in the collarbone or the armpits.

There are other ways to look out for breast cancer other than looking for a lump. Keeping an eye out on changes in the breast shape or size can also be an indication in some cases. Some women have had skin dimpling, nipple discharge and nipple inversion as signs of breast cancer.

Whether you end up getting breast cancer later in life can be determined or factored by certain hereditary and environmental factors. Here are some of the factors that may determine who may get breast cancer over other people:

* Genetic mutations such as high level exposure of estrogens.

* Inherited DNA defects

While these can show us some pattern towards those that get breast cancer, it certainly doesn’t rule out every woman in the world. The age, sex, hormones, alcohol habit, smoking habit, obesity, high fat diets, radiation and other factors may make you more at risk of breast cancer.

Mammography checks have now become a routine procedure in many countries as this is simply the easiest and the quickest way to determine whether or not a woman has breast cancer.

It is usually around the age of 40 or 50 when women are invited to have regular screening appointments. Some women still choose not to go, even though these screenings save lives and reduce the risk of not surviving breast cancer. The earlier that breast cancer is caught, the easier it is to treat.

Breast cancer is a big fear throughout every woman’s life. Support will always be necessary if you find out you have breast cancer. There are many fantastic support groups usually set up by women who are suffering or who have already been through it and won. These support groups are vital for breast cancer information and to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is important to understand what is going to happen to you if you do have breast cancer. You can find this out from your doctor, but there is nothing better than hearing it from someone who has or is going through it themselves.

Cancer Information: Preparing for the Worst

According to the 2007 report of the World Health Organization, the next thirty years will witness a significant global rise, in the number of deaths due to non-communicable diseases, especially cancer. This prediction is mainly due to the ageing of the population of the world.

However, even without that bit of news, we are aware of cancer being a major killer. But we do know that a cancer, when detected in its earliest stages, is generally curable. Hence, it is advisable to make sure that we are privy to various kinds of cancer information.

To begin with, it helps if you know about the different common types of cancer. Among the most common are bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, and prostate cancer.

Leukemia is another common type, where the cancer forms in the tissues where blood is formed, such as in the bone marrow. This then leads to the production of a large number of blood cells, and these large numbers of blood cells then enter the blood stream.

If you have a suspicious looking mole, you really should have it checked, as you do not want to risk it’s being cancerous. It may be nothing, but you really should not sit on it worrying that it might be melanoma. The word “melanoma” comes from “melanocytes”. Melanocytes are the cells in which melanin pigment is formed. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in these cells.

NHL (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) is yet another common form of cancer. This refers to a the growth of a large group of cancers that affect the immunity system. The symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are those of fever and weight loss, a sure sign that the immunity system has been affected. This is a cancer that can affect any age group, and its treatment is completely dependent on the stage of detection of the cancer.

Of course, these are only a few of the many kinds of cancers that afflict people all over the world. There are cancers that can be easily treated, and those that cannot. On the Internet, there are various sites that are devoted to providing cancer information. So you have the official sites, websites created by cancer specialists, and sites created and maintained by people who have either battled cancer or know people who have.

So, at least if you are looking for basic information, there are a large number of authoritative websites that provide cancer information. Prepare yourself with all the cancer information that you can, so that you will be better placed to deal with the countless problems that a cancer brings in its wake.

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Shore Skin Center Presentation Educates 550 Notre Dame Students About Skin Cancer ? the #1 Cancer in Young Females

The pair’s mission is to raise greater awareness of the deadly form of skin cancer melanoma and educate young people on how to protect themselves from the damaging effects of UVA/UVB rays.

Melanoma is the number one cancer diagnosed in young white females in the U.S. and the fourth most common cancer among teens. Early detection is the ONLY way to prevent it from becoming deadly. The New England area has the highest concentration of melanoma cases, partially due to weather patterns of intermittent, intense sunlight which increases residents’ risk.

“One of the best ways to reach young people and educate them is by offering melanoma education programs through the schools. We can reduce melanoma incidence by teaching skin cancer prevention and early detection. Anyone can develop skin cancer. Yet, it is easily recognizable and preventable. By educating young people and their caretakers (parents, nurses and teachers), we can save lives,” explained Maguire-Eisen.

“We also want to create an awareness of the dangers of tanning beds,” explained Dr. Eisen, who is the founder of South Shore Skin Center, one of Massachusetts’ most innovative dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic in their Cohasset and Plymouth offices. “Females in particular, are jeopardizing their health by frequenting tanning salons. Tanning beds are very popular with females age 16 to 25, as well as with those who use tanning beds before going on vacation. Contrary to popular belief, ‘pre-tanning’ in an effort to build a resistance to sunburn really only offers an SPF of 2 to 4, which is too low to be considered protection.”

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), tanning booth exposure can cause cataracts and eye damage, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. The AAD also concurs that women who use tanning beds more than once a month increase their risk of skin cancer by 55 percent.

“It’s imperative that we pass this important, life saving information on to students and their parents. Now, more than ever, people must take precautions when in the sun and avoid tanning booths altogether,” noted Dr. Eisen.

To learn more or to arrange comprehensive sun safety and melanoma awareness program, free of charge, contact Maryellen Maguire-Eisen at 781-875-1SPF (1773) or visit www.melanomaprevention.org.

About the Children’s Melanoma Preventaion Foundation

The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, located in Hingham, Mass., delivers a comprehensive sun safety and melanoma awareness program, free of charge, to school children in Massachusetts. The foundation’s “Learn Not 2 Burn” is delivered primarily to children in elementary schools and teaches both skin cancer prevention and early detection. For more information, contact 781-875-1SPF (1773) or visit www.melanomaprevention.org.

South Shore Skin Center

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

Cosmetic services include Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intensive Pulse Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more. South Shore Skin Center offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711. For more information, visit their website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Melanoma or Skin Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report–Aarkstore Enterprise

Melanoma or Skin Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report contains detailed information on the melanoma or skin cancer drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the pipeline status of melanoma or skin cancer drugs by company and by stage as well as a summary of the latest news and developments in this area.

Scope of the report:

Each Therapy Area Pipeline Report provides the user with real detail on drug pipelines, by company and by stage, for each specific therapy area. The latest news, by company, also ensures that each report is fresh and up-to-date.

In addition to new developments and disease specific pipeline projects, each report also contains extensive information in tabular format on a company’s full product pipeline and products by phase of development with regard to the therapy area.

Full pipeline details, by stage, are provided and include detailed product descriptions, information on partnering activity plus clinical trial intelligence. Each Therapy Area Pipeline Report also provides detail on the top 20 companies with products in the early stage of development and the top 20 companies with products in the late stage of development. Finally, each report also provides a comparison with other major indications in the disease hub based on Marketed Products vs. Pipeline Products.

Key benefits

• Understand a company’s strategic position by accessing detailed independent intelligence on its product pipeline for specific therapy areas.
• Keep track of your competitors and partners by better understanding their product pipeline.
• Monitor a company’s research effectiveness by determining pipeline depth and number of products in development by clinical phase for specific disease areas.
• Maintain a critical competitive advantage.

For more information, please visit :

http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Melanoma-or-Skin-Cancer-Therapy-Area-Pipeline-Report-14236.html

Or email us at press@aarkstore.com or call +919272852585

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Dog Skin Cancer – Can Cancer In Dogs Be Cured?

First of all, if your dog has dog skin cancer of any type, you should get this report and follow the instructions. It will show you how to improve the chances of your dog beating the cancer by a factor of 10, and there is a very good chance, that the dog will survive the skin cancer.

Skin cancer in dogs can be very disturbing, and damaging experience, as it has been proven that losing a dog is sometimes equally as hard, as losing a loved one. That’s why it is important to do everything you can in order to get rid of dog’s cancer. The skin is usually the most common place, where dogs get cancer. It is usually related to UV rays, which is the biggest factors in developing melanoma in humans also. Certain dogs have been found to be more highly prone to developing dog skin cancer than others. But that doesn’t mean that your dog is special or anything like that. The likely hood of developing such illnesses during the lifetime of dogs is more than 1 in 2. That’s why you should be happy – people have gone through all kinds of troubles to synthesize this great information, on how you can help your dog beat skin cancer quickly, and what foods should you give him.

Lipomas are the most common tumors in dogs, and for that reason getting rid of the cancer is a lot easier than in humans. Also dogs have stronger immune systems and rarely suffer any diseases which are incurable.

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Skin Cancer: It Is Very Common Skin Cancer That Occurs In The Nose

It is very common skin cancer that occurs in the nose. This is because the nose is so easy and prominently exposed to the sun’s UV rays, therefore, a prime target for skin cancer disease. Having such outstanding ugly sores can be a real problem for many, if not all.

Like most cancers, the leading cause of cancer of the nose due to excessive sun exposure. Our genetic material into cells of the skin can be damaged by UV rays, causing mutations. If you think the lamps and tanning booths is safe, then think again. They also generate UV rays can seriously damage skin and cause malignant cell mutations.

There are 3 common types of skin cancer. They are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The more common and less deadly is the basal cell carcinoma. Melanoma is related to excessive tanning. Indeed, it seems that 1 blistering sunburns during childhood excessive people twice as likely to be increasing their risk of developing melanoma later in life.

But UV rays are not the only culprit for causing skin cancer. A weak immune system, certain types of hereditary diseases or chronic skin lesion may also be the culprit.

Like all cancers, it is prudent to seek treatment before it begins to spread to other parts of the body. Detecting cancer early can mean life or death, so do not take too lightly when you see a small incision at the nose. Since cancer of the nose becomes enlarged, it is best to surgery as quickly as possible. No matter if you see a doctor, general practitioner or a dermatologist, who shall inform him of available treatment options.

Unless large cancer or malignant melanoma, surgery is not necessary. In these cases, treatment usually involve cutting with a hot knife or liquid nitrogen is applied over the infected area. However, surgery should be needed, usually is quick and easy.

Most doctors or dermatologist for treatment will be less invasive as possible, unless, of course, surgery can not be avoided. But whatever the treatment in question is a definite need. Most people will try to delay going for a checkup with the hope that the pain will disappear. Well, remember, if caught early, skin cancer can be treated, if delayed, however, could spread to other parts of the body, so it could be deadly. How to best teeth whitening tips , Acne treatments tips, Acne pictures with types of acne, and tooth dental implant.

Finding/ Out If You Have Skin Cancer

The method of discovering skin cancer, the most widespread kind of cancer in the US, may be practiced by a once a month personal evaluation coupled along with an annual trip to your physician. Fast detection is important due to the fact, if identified quickly enough, skin cancer is nearly always curable.

At this time there are 3 primary kinds, most of which are generally noticeable if an individual knows exactly what to look for. Melanoma, one of the major types of skin cancer, is actually the most serious. This type of skin cancer is by far the most difficult to get rid of once it has propagated through the body, that is the reason why fast detection and therapy are essential. Skin cancer, of any type, may normally be addressed with success in it’s earlier phases.

Almost everybody has got freckles, birthmarks and moles. These types of skin conditions are observed within the majority of us and you are used to looking at them, yet you might not really see minor changes right now and that’s exactly what one will need to be watching for. Any kind of transformation in a mole’s form, edges, dimensions or even colour ought to get examined by a doctor. If a mole gets greater as compared to that of a pencil eraser or perhaps if it’s colour is several tones of brownish instead of a solid colour, these tend to be possible warning signs of skin cancer. A mole’s edge ought to be nicely outlined and, if that’s not the scenario, inform your physician. Furthermore, any kind of sore which won’t mend or even a mole that develops much larger at a quick speed ought to get examined right away.

Choosing to find medical treatment can be tough. Because of this, It’s ideal to select a doctor which you’re relaxed with, like a family physician. Your chosen doctor can certainly have a look at your skin and send you to your dermatologist if required. The presence of skin cancer can be confirmed by extracting all, or even a portion, of the area in question and examining this using a microscope. Surgical procedures are frequently utilised for the elimination of the cancer and, if performed in the earlier stages, may end up being a really fast procedure. There will probably be scar tissue, however the dermatologist may very well have the option to fully eliminate all cancerous tissue using just a really small incision.

If your cancer seems to have spread, or is quite significant within the identified region, further surgery might end up being needed. If so, chemotherapy or even radiation therapies could be required to make certain the cancer can be totally eliminated. Your doctor may be able to answer just about all inquiries which you might have and ought to do this with no hesitation. Whenever meeting with a physician, request for a good description of all treatment plans, such as their probability for success with your specific situation. Determining to look for medical treatment is a huge step and one in which the patient should get emotionally prepared for.

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Cancer Melanoma Or Skin Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report — Aarkstore Enterprise

Melanoma or Skin Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report contains detailed information on the melanoma or skin cancer drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the pipeline status of melanoma or skin cancer drugs by company and by stage as well as a summary of the latest news and developments in this area.

Scope of the report:

Each Life Science Analytics’ Therapy Area Pipeline Report provides the user with real detail on drug pipelines, by company and by stage, for each specific therapy area. The latest news, by company, also ensures that each report is fresh and up-to-date.

In addition to new developments and disease specific pipeline projects, each report also contains extensive information in tabular format on a company’s full product pipeline and products by phase of development with regard to the therapy area.

Full pipeline details, by stage, are provided and include detailed product descriptions, information on partnering activity plus clinical trial intelligence. Each Therapy Area Pipeline Report also provides detail on the top 20 companies with products in the early stage of development and the top 20 companies with products in the late stage of development. Finally, each report also provides a comparison with other major indications in the disease hub based on Marketed Products vs. Pipeline Products.

Key benefits

• Understand a company’s strategic position by accessing detailed independent intelligence on its product pipeline for specific therapy areas.
• Keep track of your competitors and partners by better understanding their product pipeline.
• Monitor a company’s research effectiveness by determining pipeline depth and number of products in development by clinical phase for specific disease areas.
• Maintain a critical competitive advantage.

For more information, please visit :
http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Cancer-Melanoma-or-Skin-Cancer-Therapy-Area-Pipeline-Report-35484.html
Or email us at press@aarkstore.com or call +919272852585

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