There is a lot to learn about melanoma. On the surface, it\u2019s a fairly-straightforward subject; yet it\u2019s also one that carries with it many important subtopics. This piece consists of selections from our previously published posts on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To view the original Melanoma Education Foundation<\/em> (MEF) article on any of the topics below, simply click the link and you\u2019ll be brought directly to it. About Radial<\/em> and Nodular Melanoma<\/em>, the two primary forms of the worst skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reasons why exposing moles to sunlight is a very bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A discussion on the increased risk of melanoma to redheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those with many moles, there is a tool that dermatologists can use to help keep tabs on patients\u2019 skin health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to tell the difference between freckles and moles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Differentiating between normal and atypical moles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A discussion of melanoma risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to examine yourself for early signs of melanoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The differences and similarities between childhood melanoma and melanoma in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information on Acral Lentiginous Melanoma<\/em>, which is more common in blacks, Hispanics and Asians than it is in whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best form of the worst skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ocular Melanoma is a rare, deadly cancer that is not<\/em> caused by UV (ultraviolet) ray exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A quick visual quiz that tests your ability to tell benign moles from those that are cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to do if a suspicious growth is found during a skin self-examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The excellent results from teachers who were surveyed regarding the effectiveness of the Melanoma Education Foundation\u2019s<\/em> (MEF) classroom melanoma lessons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is a lot to learn about melanoma. Here is an overview of our previously published posts that discuss many topics and subtopics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[31,43,46,52,64],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1103,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332\/revisions\/1103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/melanomaeducation.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom Bad to Worse<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A Bad Match: Keeping Moles Away from the Sun<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ginger Ail<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Connecting the Dots<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Which is Which?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Normal and Abnormal Moles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your Chances of Developing Melanoma<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Checking Up on Yourself<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skin Cancer: Not Child\u2019s Play<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Melanoma: A Color-Blind Cancer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stage 0 Melanoma<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Eyes Have It<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can You Identify the Bad Guys?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Action, Not Fear<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Survey Says?!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n