Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up

Announcements

A diagnosis of skin cancer or finding a suspicious spot can be frightening. Experts from the Skin Cancer Foundation and members can help you through the maze of diagnosis and treatment.

For more information:
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Health Center
Precancerous Lesions and Skin Cancer
Blog - Cancer Realities

Last Reply:
Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young Adults
avatar
Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff posted:
A new study shows the number of melanomas found among women under 40 increased by more than eightfold. Cases of men increased by more than fourfold.

Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young Adults

Does this information surprise you? What can be done to raise awareness and convince young folks to routinely slather on sunscreen, avoid sunbathing and tanning?

Elizabeth
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young AdultsA new study shows the number of melanomas found among women under 40 increased by more than eightfold. Cases of men increased by more than fourfold.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20120402/melanoma-rates-skyrocketing-young-adults">Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young Adults</a> </b><br /><br /><b>Does this information surprise you? What can be done to raise awareness and convince young folks to routinely slather on sunscreen, avoid sunbathing and tanning?</b><br /><br />Elizabeth
Reply
 
avatar
sharronmeikle responded:
hi i had recently went to the dermatology hospital to have a small flesh coloured mole removed from my right collar bone, i was told it was early cancer! and the mole was taken away for a biopsy, i am 39years old and told it was rare for my age to have this.
sharron meikle
Report This| Share this:Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young Adultshi i had recently went to the dermatology hospital to have a small flesh coloured mole removed from my right collar bone, i was told it was early cancer! and the mole was taken away for a biopsy, i am 39years old and told it was rare for my age to have this.<br />sharron meikle
Reply
 
avatar
Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff replied to sharronmeikle's response:
Hello Sharon and Welcome -

It is scary to hear the word "cancer". I am sorry to know you are going through this, but glad you have had it removed and are getting treatment.

Have you received the report from pathology? Do you know what type of cancer it was?

Let us know and we can help you find out more,

Elizabeth
Report This| Share this:Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young AdultsHello Sharon and Welcome - <br /><br />It is scary to hear the word "cancer". I am sorry to know you are going through this, but glad you have had it removed and are getting treatment.<br /><br />Have you received the report from pathology? Do you know what type of cancer it was?<br /><br />Let us know and we can help you find out more,<br /><br />Elizabeth
Reply


Back to Top
Back to Top

See Related Cancer Communities

See All Communities

Popular Discussions

Start a Discussion | See All

Helpful Tips

Font Size!
Don't forget you can increase your font size by hitting and holding Ctrl on your keyboard and the plus sign at the same time. Could be ... More
Was this Helpful?
Yes No
17 of 27 found this helpful
Post a Tip | See All

Helpful Resources

Post a Resource | See All

Related News

Related Drug Reviews

  • Drug Name User Reviews
See More

Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration

FDAYou are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.