Melanoma & Skin Cancer
Overview:
Skin cancers include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma (the most serious type).
Melanoma:
Arises from melanocytes (pigment cells); highly aggressive if not caught early.
Symptoms:
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New or changing moles
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Asymmetry
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Irregular borders
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Color variation
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Diameter greater than 6mm
Treatment:
Surgical removal, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation — depending on the stage.
Bladder Cancer
Overview:
Cancer that begins in the bladder’s lining, most commonly transitional cell carcinoma.
Symptoms:
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Blood in urine (hematuria)
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Frequent urination
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Pain during urination
Treatment:
Surgery, intravesical therapy (direct treatment into the bladder), chemotherapy, immunotherapy.
Brain Cancer
Overview:
Brain cancer refers to malignant tumors originating in the brain or spreading there from other parts of the body.
Symptoms:
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Headaches
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Seizures
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Memory problems
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Vision changes
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Balance issues
Treatment:
Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination.