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Menacing melanoma
By Lamia Kadir, M.D.
Private practice, AustinAs our patients head to the beach for their final flirt with summer, let’s remind ourselves that melanoma is on the march. The incidence of melanoma of the skin, the most commonly fatal form of skin cancer, is increasing faster than any other potentially preventable cancer in the United States.
Remembering risk factors
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Major risk factors necessitate a full body skin exam and teaching of the thorough skin self exam by a family physician or dermatologist. -
Use standardized screening tools at appropriate ages to receive incentive for Texas Health Steps checkups
Use standardized screening tools at appropriate ages to receive incentive for Texas Health Steps checkups
posted 07.07.11
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that early identification of … more