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I. Introduction of Melanoma: Prof Blakey SPR 2019

This document discusses melanoma, including its definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It provides statistics on melanoma rates in the US and globally. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes and can spread to other parts of the body if not treated early. Risk factors include excessive sun exposure and genetic factors. The document outlines the clinical presentation and progression of melanoma as well as medical management through various treatment options and the importance of prevention and aftercare.

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I. Introduction of Melanoma: Prof Blakey SPR 2019

This document discusses melanoma, including its definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It provides statistics on melanoma rates in the US and globally. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes and can spread to other parts of the body if not treated early. Risk factors include excessive sun exposure and genetic factors. The document outlines the clinical presentation and progression of melanoma as well as medical management through various treatment options and the importance of prevention and aftercare.

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Melanoma

I. Introduction of Melanoma
A. Define Melanoma
B. History of Melanoma
C. Statistics about
1. US Melanoma
2. Global Melanoma
D. Thesis statement
II.  Pathophysiology of Melanoma
A. What is Melanoma?
B. What causes Melanoma?
C. Types of melanoma
D. Epidemiology of Melanoma
1. Distribution in the Population
a. Data pertaining to skin color and UV exposure
2. Control of disease
a. Data pertaining to treatment measures
III.  Clinical Manifestation of Melanoma
A. Describe the patient who has Melanoma
B. clinical presentation of melanoma patient
1. Symptoms
2. Signs
C. Changes that appears as the disease progresses
1. Mental
2. Physically
3. Neurological effects
E. Medical specialist(s) that treat melanoma
F. Diagnostic tests used to diagnose melanoma.

Prof Blakey SPR 2019


Melanoma
IV.  Medical Management of Melanoma
A. Therapy
1. Medication
2. Surgeries
3. Diets
4. Exercises
5. Alternative ways
6. Other techniques not mentioned above
B. Prevention of the Melanoma.
C. After care

V. Conclusion:
A. Summarizing thesis statement 
VI. Figures, Graphs, Tables
VII. Work Cited (State type of AMA citation for each citation)
VIII. Glossary (Medical words with definitions)

Prof Blakey SPR 2019

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