August 23, 2017 | Stephen Fine, Founder and President

A Melanoma Menu

There is a lot to learn about melanoma. On the surface, it’s a fairly-straightforward subject; yet it’s also one that carries with it many important subtopics. This piece consists of selections from our previously published posts on the subject.

To view the original Melanoma Education Foundation (MEF) article on any of the topics below, simply click the link and you’ll be brought directly to it.

From Bad to Worse

About Radial and Nodular Melanoma, the two primary forms of the worst skin cancer.

A Bad Match: Keeping Moles Away from the Sun

The reasons why exposing moles to sunlight is a very bad idea.

Ginger Ail

A discussion on the increased risk of melanoma to redheads.

Connecting the Dots

For those with many moles, there is a tool that dermatologists can use to help keep tabs on patients’ skin health.

Which is Which?

How to tell the difference between freckles and moles

Normal and Abnormal Moles

Differentiating between normal and atypical moles.

Your Chances of Developing Melanoma

A discussion of melanoma risk factors.

Checking Up on Yourself

How to examine yourself for early signs of melanoma.

Skin Cancer: Not Child’s Play

The differences and similarities between childhood melanoma and melanoma in adults.

Melanoma: A Color-Blind Cancer

Information on Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which is more common in blacks, Hispanics and Asians than it is in whites.

Stage 0 Melanoma

The best form of the worst skin cancer.

The Eyes Have It

Ocular Melanoma is a rare, deadly cancer that is not caused by UV (ultraviolet) ray exposure.

Can You Identify the Bad Guys?

A quick visual quiz that tests your ability to tell benign moles from those that are cancerous.

Action, Not Fear

What to do if a suspicious growth is found during a skin self-examination.

Survey Says?!

The excellent results from teachers who were surveyed regarding the effectiveness of the Melanoma Education Foundation’s (MEF) classroom melanoma lessons.