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A walking miracle
By April Randolph
At 35 years old, Leanne Towner thought she had it all. She had a wonderful family and set of friends, spent most of her time outdoors and had a love for life. This all changed when a freckle tried to kill her. While changing her clothes, Towner noticed that the usually small freckle on her left upper thigh had grown much larger. Since it was the only freckle on her entire body she looked at it frequently. She went to the doctor and was told she had melanoma that needed to be removed immediately. "They told me that melanoma was 99 percent curable through surgery, and that I was going to be fine and not to worry," said Towner.
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| Leanne Towner, a melanoma survivor, embraces her son. |
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Skin cancer rising but preventable
By Melissa Chua
Melanoma rates in Hawaii are increasing. Terrilea Burnett, a molecular oncologist at the University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, talks about the dangers of the skin cancer. She explains how the sun helps contribute to melanoma. Burnett also shares some recommended tips on how people living in Hawaii can protect their skin.
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| Terrilea Burnett, molecular oncologist |
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What is melanoma?
By April Randolph
Most people have at least one freckle or mole somewhere on their body. They are common characteristics which are usually ignored or forgotten about - that is until they turn into cancer. This article explains what melanoma is, what to look for, the risk factors, the stages and treatment options as well as prevention. Click here to read the article.
Related links: Skincancer.org, Melanoma.org, Cancer.gov
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