by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Feb 13, 2019 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
Melanoma on the extremities — nails, hands and feet — is the rarest subtype of the skin cancer, but it’s also more aggressive. As a young, healthy African-American, Joshua Paschal didn’t think he could get melanoma. The deadliest form of skin cancer is rare...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Dec 12, 2018 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows significant data supporting the idea that most melanoma DOES NOT arise from pre-existing moles. In the study, only about 29% of the patients had melanoma develop from a mole, whereas...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Dec 7, 2018 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation Presents Eclipse 2019 The 20th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show Featuring The Rene Ruiz Collection by Luis Escudero Jewelry courtesy of Patricia Robalino Designs, Palm Beach Monday, February 4, 2019 The Breakers, Palm Beach...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Nov 28, 2018 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
As the winter months arrive, it is important to continue to be vigilant and sun safe to avoid increasing your risk for developing skin cancer. According to Dawn Dorsey, “When the temperature drops or you haven’t seen the sun in days, don’t think you can put away the...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Oct 24, 2018 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
Treating skin cancer often involves chemotherapy that must be delivered intravenously and cause side effects. New research is providing a type of chemo that can be painted onto the skin. According to Michael Irving, “Finding ways to apply chemo or other treatments...
