A Woman's Journey: Sunshine on a Rainy Day — Avoiding Melanoma
Medicine & Public Health
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1h 1m
The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States in 2020, more than 100,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed and approximately 6,850 people will die of the disease. Before hitting the beach to celebrate summer, listen as oncologist William Sharfman reviews the risks, signs and symptoms of melanoma. Sharfman also discusses melanoma research and treatment protocols, as well as novel therapies for high risk patients with advanced melanoma.
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