Throughout the world the incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing at analarming rate. This dramatic rise is largely due to more frequent and prolongedexpos... » 

Throughout the world the incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing at analarming rate. This dramatic rise is largely due to more frequent and prolongedexposure to intense sun the result of major changes in clothing stylesrecreation and lifestyle including widespread access to midwinter resortvacations. Significantly recent scientific studies have shown an increasednumber of moles on and a higher rate of melanoma in people with the greatestsunscreen use pointing out the mistaken belief that using sunscreen meansgetting a safe tan. The truth is that most sunscreen provides protection fromUVB raysthe rays that cause the sunburn you see and feelbut not from UVAraysthe cancercausing rays that penetrate deeper into the skin.In this book physicians Jill R. Schofield and William A. Robinson team up toprovide comprehensive information about melanoma for patients and familymembers as well as those who are concerned about getting the disease. Theyprovide the latest information on prevention diagnosis treatment prognosisand followup and answer a host of questions such as I use a number 15sunscreen. Is that enough? I have been under a lot of stress lately. Did thatmake me get melanoma? If the melanoma comes back when will it happen? Isthere a blood test to tell if the melanoma has spread? Is a mole more likelyto turn into melanoma if its in a place where my clothes rub?In addition the authors describe who is at risk and tell readers how todetermine their level of risk describe skin warning signs and unusual forms ofmelanoma talk about melanoma in children pregnant women and people whoseimmune systems are compromised andtake a look at whats on the horizon indiagnosis and treatment. The book is fully illustrated with color photographsand line drawings and includes a glossary and a guide to resourcessupport andadvocacy organizations and web sitesfor people with melanoma. «