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JUN 27, 2022Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Joseph HealthDid you know that one of the most common cancers in men under the age of 50 is melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer? In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, men are more likely to develop and die from melanoma than women. So what explains this strange pattern?
While the exact reason that men are more likely to contract melanoma isn’t certain, here are some reasons researchers are using to explain this discrepancy:
Preventing melanoma from developing into a later-stage disease that’s harder to treat is easier than you might think. Check out these steps:
If you discover an irregular mark or growth on your body, visit your St. Joseph and Texas A&M Health Network primary care physician or a dermatologist. They can determine what is causing it and offer the right treatment for your needs.
Sources:
AAD | MELANOMA STRIKES MEN HARDER
AAD | WHAT TO LOOK FOR: ABCDES OF MELANOMA
AAD | DETECT SKIN CANCER: HOW TO PERFORM A SKIN SELF-EXAM
NCBI | Why do women with melanoma do better than men?
Skin Cancer Foundation | Ask the Expert: Why Are More Men Dying of Skin Cancer?
NCBI | Patterns of Sunscreen Use on the Face and Other Exposed Skin Among US Adults
Journal of Translational Medicine | The role of collagen in cancer: from bench to bedside
Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
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