Melanoma on the Rise

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The emerging discussions about melanoma and the need for increased vigilance by healthcare providers while examining their patients is a progressive agenda. The American Cancer Society has been active in keeping physicians and the public up to date with the shifting rates of melanoma over the years. This practice is critical because it informs the need for frequent examination with the rising rates of early diagnosis and treatment. As a result, it is time for healthcare practitioners to pay more attention to this skin condition among their patients.
Healthcare experts are well-positioned to flag any suspicious nevi on their patients’ skins during routine hospital visits. Other than embracing this practice, they should also encourage their patients to go for annual skin examinations by a dermatologist due to the increasing melanoma incidence rates. Many experts argue that early diagnosis significantly affects the recovery rate and success of c...