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The Stitch

Melanoma and misinformation: Baylor Medicine experts address royal skin cancer diagnosis and TikTok sunscreen claims

June 26, 2024 melanoma,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen,  TikTok

Dr. Ida Orengo says regularly examining moles and seeking medical advice if you notice changes is crucial to detecting skin cancer.

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The Stitch

Understanding melanoma with a surgical oncologist

May 22, 2024 melanoma,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen,  UV exposure

We sat down with Dr. E. Ramsay Camp to answer some common questions about a deadly form of skin cancer during Melanoma Awareness Month.

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Momentum

Melanoma – what you need to know

May 6, 2024 Department of Dermatology,  melanomas,  Skin Cancer,  skin cancer awareness

We asked Dr. Ida Orengo about melanomas and what patients need to know to protect themselves and their loved ones.  

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Policywise

How we’re tackling socioeconomic determinants of skin cancer knowledge in Texas

October 20, 2023 John Wayne Cancer Foundation’s (JWCF) Block the Blaze program,  melanoma,  Skin Cancer,  socioeconomic status,  sun exposure,  sun protection,  Texas,  Texas Board of Education

Texas has one of the highest UV indexes in the U.S. Excess sun exposure can lead to various types of skin cancer and exacerbate skin

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The Stitch

What you need to know about skin cancer

May 17, 2023 Division of Surgical Oncology,  melanoma,  Skin Cancer

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp says early detection of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is key to successful treatment .

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The Stitch

Mole or melanoma?

May 28, 2021 Healthcare,  melanoma,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Skin Cancer

Brian Lassinger in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery discusses what you need to know about melanoma.

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Momentum

Melanoma survivor advocates for regular skin cancer screenings

May 20, 2021 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Molly Chiu,  Skin Cancer

A melanoma survivor shares her story and discusses the importance of regular skin exams.

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Momentum

How immunotherapy is improving outlook for melanoma patients

June 4, 2019 Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Healthcare,  Immunotherapy,  melanoma,  Nicole Blanton,  Skin Cancer

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer in the world. While traditional therapies include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, immunotherapy has emerged as an effective

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Momentum

Skin Cancer Awareness: The truth behind SPF numbers

May 16, 2017 Aesthetics,  Kim Chang,  Skin Cancer,  Summer

Planning to hit the beach or swimming pool this summer? Take precautions to protect your skin. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a great time

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Momentum

Skin cancer: Reduce your risks

June 9, 2015 Cancer,  Dermatology,  Dr. Ida Orengo,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Julia Parsons,  Skin Cancer,  Sunscreen

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologist Dr. Ida Orengo says there are two easy precautions you can take to help reduce your risk for developing skin

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

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