Lunar or Cancer? The Algorithm that Is Wrong in One in Three Melanomas and Obvious to Patients with Dark Skin

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The weather is golden. Especially if we talk about melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer: diagnosing this tumor as soon as possible is decisive for saving lives, more than in almost any other cancer. In Spain, it is estimated that by 2025 there will be about 9,400 cases of melanoma, a very aggressive tumor, which can spread rapidly and cause metastases in just a few months. When this happens, the prognosis is usually bad, so any errors in det…

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Little-known symptoms of skin cancer require vigilance beyond the sun: from lines on nails and spots on palms or soles to persistent warts and pigmentless melanomas in unusual areas. Consulting a specialist if you notice any unusual signs can save lives.

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Do you want to hear shocking figures? In Mexico, just 2% of the population has gone to the dermatologist at least once in their lives, this is especially worrying because skin cancer cases have been increasing. Every year, between 11,000 and 16,000 new cases are diagnosed, of which 2,000 are melanoma, the type responsible for 80% of deaths from this disease. In response to this information La Roche-Posay seeks to reduce the impact of cancer with…