Barbara has requested an appointment with her primary care provider to have a gr

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Barbara has requested an appointment with her primary care provider to have a growth on her neck examined. She is 64 years old, red hair, fair-skinned, and an avid tennis and golf player. She does not recall when she first noticed the growth and is not sure if it has grown in size. A friend of hers pointed it during a recent scrimmage match. The growth is raised, darkened, and has irregular edges. The primary care provider removes the growth and sends it to the lab for an examination. During a follow-up appointment, Barbara is informed it is Malignant Melanoma.

Discuss what factors likely contributed to Barbara’s diagnosis. What preventative measures could Barbara have taken to prevent this disease? What treatment options are available for Barbara? What would be a likely prognosis for Barbara?

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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING IN BARBARA'S DIAGNOSIS :

PREVENTIVE MEASURE FOR MELANOMA :

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR MELANOMA :

PROGNOSIS OF MELANOMA :

If the melanoma is diagnosed earlier and in stage 0 the prognosis is usually good and is still treatable.

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