by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Apr 24, 2019 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
The need for melanoma treatments in recent years has become a fact that many are starting to take notice of. More research has been done on melanoma in the past few years than ever before, resulting in the need for treatment options. This increase has led drug...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Mar 13, 2019 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
Every time your skin gets darker and darker, it’s really saying, “Ouch, you are hurting me”. The darker pigment that you see on the surface of the skin, is really your skin’s way of protecting itself. “Love the Skin You’re In”, and opt out, next time you plan to get...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jan 23, 2019 | News - Events, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
When you have a late detected melanoma, the survival rate is less than 15%. The good news…an early detected melanoma is almost 100% curable. Here’s an app that many of you might want to use as a guideline, however, if you have a spot on your skin that changes in any...
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 | 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...
