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Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer - Intraocular Melanoma
This page contains links to eMedTV Skin Cancer Articles containing information on subjects from Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer to Intraocular Melanoma. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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  • Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer
  • Diagnosing Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Different Types of Skin Cancer
  • Does Sunscreen Help Prevent Skin Cancer?
  • Generic Solaraze Gel
  • Immunotherapy for Melanoma
  • Intraocular Melanoma
  • Malanoma
  • Malenoma
 
 

Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer

Chemotherapy for skin cancer may cause your skin to turn red or swell, hurt, or develop a rash. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses this form of treatment for skin cancer in detail, including the types and additional side effects.

Diagnosing Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Diagnosing Merkel cell carcinoma usually requires a few different tests, which this eMedTV segment explains. Common tests include biopsy, skin exam, blood tests, and a CT scan.

Different Types of Skin Cancer

Does Sunscreen Help Prevent Skin Cancer?

Does sunscreen help prevent skin cancer? Many doctors believe that it does. This page of the eMedTV archives explains the benefits of sunscreen in skin cancer prevention and offers additional tips to avoid exposure to UV radiation.

Generic Solaraze Gel

There are no generic Solaraze Gel products available, as the drug is protected by patents. This eMedTV page discusses when a generic version of the drug may be available and explains the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a drug.

Immunotherapy for Melanoma

Immunotherapy for melanoma, which this eMedTV article describes, is a form of treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer or reduce side effects caused by certain treatments. Possible side effects are also described.

Intraocular Melanoma

Intraocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye and occurs most often in middle age. This eMedTV resource describes intraocular melanoma and how it is diagnosed, staged, and treated.

Malanoma

This eMedTV page explores melanoma, a type of skin cancer that has the ability to spread to other parts of the body. This page also lists possible symptoms of melanoma and offers a link to more information. Malanoma is a common misspelling of melanoma.

Malenoma

This selection from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body. This page also describes possible treatment options. Malenoma is a common misspelling of melanoma.