The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about melanoma.

Expert guest, Dr. Janiene Luke, answers some common questions:

  • What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It?
  • Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone?
  • Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars?
  • What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should You Consider It?
  • Are There Clinical Trials for Melanoma? How Can You Learn About Them?
  • Steps Women Can Take to Lower Their Melanoma Risk


Listen to the podcast here.

This article was originally published on healthywomen.org.

Share
Published by
The Port

Recent Posts

A Beginner’s Guide to Every Kind of Vibrator on the Market & 18 Best Ones to Shop

Say the word “vibrator,” and visions of a cylindrical, buzzing thing will undoubtedly come to… Read More

5 hours ago

10 ‘Nobody Wants This’ Filming Locations You Can Visit IRL

The Netflix hit Nobody Wants This was quite the misnomer; this was the show ~everybody~… Read More

5 hours ago

Anchoring Furniture Can Save A Child’s Life: Consumer Reports Found The Best Kits

For anyone who has gone through the process of baby-proofing a house, one of the… Read More

7 hours ago

Woman Says Daughters Of “Boy Moms” Are Treated Unfairly

We all know the infamous stereotype of boy moms, right? Boy moms get a bad… Read More

7 hours ago

Are Doctors Overdiagnosing ADHD in Kids & Teens?

For a child who struggles to pay attention and learn in school, an accurate diagnosis… Read More

7 hours ago

No, It’s Never Okay to Use Deportation as a Weapon in Relationships

Getting cheated on sucks. Betrayal from the person you’ve given your heart and body to… Read More

7 hours ago