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Synopsis
Melanoma is the most life-threatening skin cancer and is linked with excessive sun exposure. Its incidence in the UK is on the increase and it affects a disproportionate number of young people. Preventing and halting the increase in melanoma incidence by the year 2005 is an important "Health of the Nation" objective. GPs and nurses have a key role to play in the prevention of skin cancer by increasing public awareness to the dangers of sun exposure. GPs are also the first port of call for patients who notice any skin changes - early detection is essential for saving lives. Doctors in primary care are aware of this and are therefore concerned about missing potentially malignant lesions. This pocket guide can be used as a background reference to help healthcare professionals become familiar with the appearance of melanoma and its differential diagnosis; and as a just-in-time resource to provide advice on borderline cases, or help in interpreting a pathology report. The emphasis is on diagnosis and differential diagnosis, with these sections being extensively illustrated. The section on histopathology and natural history helps the reader to assess a possible likely outcome depending on the stage of the disease and its spread. Surgery is discussed as this is the main treatment of early disease. The final chapter is one of the most important sections as this cancer can largely be prevented by good health promotion and primary health care professionals are ideally placed to do this.
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Review
"If well produced and up-to-date, I think that this would prove to be a very helpful publication." Dr Arthur Jackson, General Practitioner "This slim volume contains an excellent and up-to-date overview of melanoma and its management ... This volume is a very useful start from anyone who is interested in melanoma. The size and layout makes it attractive to use." Dermatology in Practice
From the Back Cover
The ability to diagnose melanomas and ensure that they are properly and swiftly treated can save lives.
The latter part of the 20th century witnessed a rise in the incidence of this life-threatening form of skin cancer, which is linked to sun exposure. Public health campaigns have began to raise awareness of the problem and people are now seeking medical advice about pigmented lesions.
This book is a guide for medical and nursing professionals in primary care and dermatology. It focuses mainly on diagnosis, prevention and post-treatment follow-up, but also includes an overview of secondary care treatment options. The reader is guided through the diagnosis and differential diagnosis with the aid of colour photographs. There is also a guide to interpreting the pathology report.
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- PublisherWiley–Blackwell
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0632054212
- ISBN 13 9780632054213
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
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