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» redback - links

Carcinoma and malignant tumour are other terms for 'cancer'. (Benign tumour is NOT cancer) Melanoma is pretty common here and while most commonly associated with over-exposure to the sun, can also be found on the soles of our feet. Who checks the soles of their feet? A work colleague didn't and died.

Tis a pretty ambitious project you set out to do and may duplicate what already exists? Here's one I found:
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Can...

Cheers

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» P_Al - links

In response to links posted by redback:

Hi redback,

Interesting point you made about melanoma. A less common form called acral lentiginous melanoma is referred to as 'hidden melanoma' because it occurs on areas not usually associated with sun exposure.

I scanned your link. Seems to have a comprehensive approach to the field.

Stick around; I have just started my section on cancer types. Melanoma will surely be a topic I will explore. However this site is not trying to replicate other cancer sites, though I will have to go into a bit of detail on common cancers.

By the way, you made a point about not all tumours being cancer. I have covered that in one of my introductory articles. Take a look if you care to - http://cancer.suite101.com/article.cfm/w...

One final thought. There are those who believe that in the strictest sense, carcinoma in situ is not cancer as it is localized. What do you think?
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-- posted by P_Al