Normal mole under magnification Can a normal mole ever turn into squamous cell carcinoma, which kills about 3,500 Americans every year and is considered the second-deadliest of all skin cancers? It's a good [...]
Melanoma can arise from a pre-existing mole, so you might be thinking that it’s smart to have your normal moles removed to at least prevent the development of melanoma from these moles. If you have [...]
Only a biopsy has the final word on whether or not a worrisome mole contains melanoma cells or is entirely a melanoma. That suspicious mole should be biopsied, even if your dermatologist says it “probably [...]
If you want a mole removed with a laser, the mole might grow back. Traditionally, the idea is that a laser beam will penetrate the mole’s surface area to disintegrate any abnormal cells, and the [...]
Learn how to produce a very reliable mole map at home for melanoma screening. I have been “mole mapping” for three years and have learned along the way some excellent mapping techniques, for melanoma screening. The [...]
Can melanoma come from small, tiny moles? Do you believe a mole can never turn into melanoma as long as it’s small or tiny? If, during your monthly skin exams for cancer, you’ve decided to skip past [...]
You've heard that severe childhood sunburns raise melanoma risk, but what if you had no childhood sunburns, but got them as an adult? Don't think for a moment that the absence of a sunburn during [...]
Is it safe to take glucosamine and chondroitin with antidepressants? Are you taking an antidepressant and would like to also take chondroitin or glucosamine? There are certain compounds that should not be taken with antidepressants [...]
So will that sleeping pill keep you from waking up with pain? If you have pain, be it from a knee injury, back injury, tendonitis in the shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome or a pinched nerve [...]
Cymbalta is an antidepressant that can be used to treat depression caused by narcotic painkillers such as Norco/Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, codeine, etc. Yes, narcotic painkillers can cause serious depression as a side effect. This side [...]
Celiac disease specialist, Dr. Stefano Guandalini, addresses the cancer issue. You may know that having celiac disease increases your risk of developing intestinal cancer. This is because as celiac disease progresses, the damage to the [...]
How many people with Sjogren’s syndrome suffer memory problems? Sjogren’s syndrome indeed can cause memory problems, even though this autoimmune condition is associated with dry mouth and dry eyes. Because Sjogren’s (pronounced show-grens) syndrome is [...]
How much does Sjogren’s syndrome affect life span? Sjogren’s syndrome may bring to mind simply that of chronic dry mouth and dry eyes, which don’t sound too serious. Many people with Sjogren’s syndrome suffer only [...]
How young is too young for a child to get melanoma? Children CAN develop melanoma -- the deadliest type of tumor that can arise from a type of skin cell known as the melanocyte: a [...]
Teens who use tanning beds increase their risk of deadly melanoma skin cancer risk. More and more teens are using tanning beds, such as in about a million visits daily in the U.S. Using a [...]
A second surgery for sentinel lymph node removal, if you’ve just been diagnosed with melanoma, may not be necessary, if your doctor knows about the MCW Melanoma Cocktail. As a new skin cancer patient, you [...]
Biopsies for diagnosing melanoma aren’t as accurate as you may believe. Biopsies for melanoma are not much more reliable than an 85 percent accuracy rate, according to chemistry professor Warren S. Warren, director of Duke [...]
The earlier that melanoma is caught, the more likely you can be cured from this vicious cancer. Most people are not aware of a groundbreaking technology that detects melanoma far earlier than any clinical exam [...]
I underwent serial digital dermoscopy at University of Colorado Hospital, and here’s what it’s like. I finally decided to have serial digital dermoscopy done for melanoma screening, something I’ve been putting off for several years. [...]
My brother has had two small dogs (not fat, not even overweight) for a number of years and informed my mother that if she got a small dog, she wouldn’t have to walk it. His [...]
A veterinarian discusses three categories of causes of sudden hind leg weakness in a senior aged cat. If your old cat has experienced sudden-onset weakness in its hind legs, there can be a serious medical [...]
Anybody who’s ever had a white German shepherd (such as me) knows that these magnificent dogs shed quite a bit, and unless you keep up with this, there will be “hairs everywhere.” Here are some [...]
A veterinarian explains the most common injuries and problems that may affect a large dog when it’s exercised too much. A large dog is prone to certain injuries or problems if he’s given too much [...]
Here is a complete guide to cat stools from a veterinarian: what different shapes, colors, consistency and other features might mean. It’s very important that you get comfortable with the idea of inspecting your cat’s [...]
Believe it or not, something as seemingly innocuous as mouth licking can be a sign of cancer in a cat, says a veterinarian. Your cat has been licking its mouth a lot lately, and at first, you [...]
Diarrhea in a cat can have many causes, and a veterinarian warns that cancer can actually be a possible cause. Has your cat been experiencing diarrhea lately and you’re beginning to wonder if this could be a symptom [...]
Has your cat been experiencing hair loss on or near the ears, and you’re wondering if this could possibly be a sign of cancer? It's very important that you regularly check your kitty's ears. Regularly [...]
If your cat’s anus has blood in or around it, there’s a chance it could be cancer, says a veterinarian. Have you noticed what appears to be blood near, around or in your cat’s anus, and wondering [...]
Cancer is among several causes, says a veterinarian, of progressive rear leg weakness in an old cat. There are basically four categories of causes for gradual weakness in the hind legs of an older cat, [...]
If you think your cat’s tail is double-jointed, here is what a veterinarian says about this observation. Have you ever looked at your cat’s tail and thought, “Hmm, it has to be double-jointed -- or [...]
A veterinarian explains the five most likely injuries that a small dog can suffer when it’s exercised too hard. Small dogs need exercise as much as large breeds do, but this doesn’t mean that little dogs [...]
A veterinarian explains four possible causes of sudden weakness in your dog’s back legs, and what you must do. When your dog’s hind legs suddenly go weak, there could be any number of causes, says [...]
Read what a veterinarian has to say about feeding a dog a fish-based diet. Like many devoted dog owners, you may be wondering if a fish-based diet is a good idea or healthy for your beloved [...]
How much calcium does your dog need every day? Daily Calcium Needs for Dogs “There are two important elements to consider: the amount of calcium and its proportion to the amount of phosphorus in your [...]
Your teenaged daughter may be too old to fall for the lost puppy ruse, sick mommy ruse and offers-of-candy ruse by a pedophile. But this doesn’t mean she’s out of the woods as far as [...]
Find out why a personal safety expert believes a full grown woman would accept a ride from a stranger in perfect weather. It keeps happening: Woman accepting rides from strangers even though the weather is [...]
Hey dads, have you been teaching your young daughter how to refuse a ride from a stranger? If so, you're probably missing some very crucial ways to ingrain the message. There are predators out there, [...]
Here’s fantastic advice on how to role play with your kids so they can be as resistant to abduction lures as possible. The dangers of strangers come in all forms, and this article will explain [...]
Here are very clever projects that will help kids understand what a stranger really is & how to sense danger and have more awareness for safety. Perhaps you’ve warned your children, “Don’t talk to strangers!” [...]
Preschoolers are actually NOT too young to learn some concepts about stranger danger. A child psychiatrist explains how parents can go about teaching their very young ones about basic safety. The preschool age is usually [...]
