Dermatology
Metastatic Melanoma
December 15, 2011 | 
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In Spain, “there is only one treatment (chemotherapy) for patients with metastatic melanoma and was approved in mid-60s,” said Salvador Martin Algarra, president of the Multidisciplinary Melanoma Spanish Group (JLG). In recent months, Europe has approved two new drugs that increase survival and quality of life for these patients, however, in our country have not yet been validated. “We need to have these new therapies as quickly as possible.” To do this, “health authorities should adopt more open evaluation of cost / effectiveness.” This is evidenced Spanish researchers, oncologists, dermatologists, pathologists and patients with melanoma, through a report presented this morning at the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO).
This is a highly invasive cancer with a high capacity to metastasize, and whose research, unfortunately, “has been abandoned for many years,” argues Martin Algarra. It was sort of ‘black box’ because it was not known how to start, how it progresses and why it is so aggressive. But in the last decade, the perspective has changed. “It has become one of the diseases that is attracting greater interest among researchers and oncologists,” said Marisol Soengas, chief of the Melanoma Group of the CNIO. Represents between 4% and 10% of all cancers diagnosed each year in Spain and produces more than 700 deaths annually.
Thanks to prevention campaigns that are being developed in recent years as technological advances allow better distinguish benign from malignant lesions, “the majority of melanomas are detected early states and heal without problem (with removal) “.
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Moles: It’s time to consult with a dermatologist
It’s estimated that between 1 and 2 percent of the population suffers from some type of skin cancer, including melanoma is the most severe because of its high capacity to develop metastases in other organs.
So less than a month after the beginning of summer, skin specialists of the Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires recommended a dermatologist to make an inquiry whenever changes observed in patches and spots such as increased size or color, itching or bleeding.
“Just as most women are controlled once a year for early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer, the general population must become aware of that, at least once a year, you must go to the dermatologist because control Early detection of skin cancer can cure or prolong survival, “said Julia Talanczuk dermatologist, the provincial hospital” Mi Pueblo “of Florencio Varela, which this month was held the 3rd Campaign against Skin Cancer.
As part of that initiative, which was held in conjunction with the Society of Dermatology Argentina, attended by about 400 stakeholders for consideration of which 20 percent shall be subject to specific analysis of risk having been detected signs.
“Melanoma is cancer metastases with greater capacity, then there are the less aggressive skin cancers, such as squamous and vasocelular, however, must also be detected early and intervened,” said Talanczuk.
All tend to settle earlier on moles or spots. Therefore, the expert said, “at this time of year when one starts to wear swimsuits, shorts and shirts must observe in detail in the skin and repairing any changes in moles or spots. In this case, we should not delay consultation. ”
To prevent the development of skin cancer, it is more appropriate shelter from the sun, avoid exposure between 10 and 16 is ideal. However, if at that time must be outdoors, it is essential to use creams with sun protection factor 30 or full screen if skinned or previous damage.
“The guard should be placed at least half an hour before the show and renew it every two hours,” said Alicia Rositter, chief of dermatology at Children’s Hospital Sor María Ludovica de La Plata.
What to do with children
Given their less developed immune system, infants up to 6 months should not be applying sunscreen cream (chemicals) for the risk of allergic reactions.
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Sun and Skin Cancer
Experts warned that many people mistakenly believe that they should only begin to protect themselves in the summer, when visiting beaches or swimming pools. Also, only use a quarter of the amount of sunscreen needed.
Therefore, specialists of the Ministry of Health of the Province warned that at this time of year when the days become warm and begin to be populated places, clubs and other places of outdoor recreation is essential to use products with SPF sun between 30 and 40, and even more if it’s skin with skin diseases.
“This month we begin to address boys blistered by exposure to sun without protection,” said Alicia Rossiter provincial hospital dermatologist Sor Maria Ludovica de La Plata.
The specialist added that “the current climate all start out to take the square mat, kids play games or outdoor sports and has not yet become aware that radiation increases the risk of cancer and causes peaking irritation, burns, blisters and premature skin aging. ”
Rossito added that “as the clouds let in 95 percent of ultraviolet radiation, so it must be protected also on cloudy days.”
Moreover, the National Weather Service, which measures the rate of solar ultraviolet radiation (ISUV), indicates that now is “high” or “very high” in more than 90 percent of the districts of the province of Buenos Aires .
This indicator increased in spring and summer. However, dermatologists consider necessary to protect the sun all year round but especially during the months whose name includes the letter “r” which are, incidentally, the most radiation (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April).
Helpful Hints
- Use sun protection factor of no less than 30. Place it in a generous manner in exposed areas 30 minutes before exposure and Read the rest of this entry »
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