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Why the Days of Skin Cancer Are Numbered

Important diagnostic and treatment info for patients

David C. Wyld

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It’s easy to assume the worst when hearing about cancer, but with one type, there’s good news. There has been a marked decrease in deaths from skin cancer. This can be attributed to many things, such as better research and tougher treatments. These are the reasons why a world without skin cancer is looking more likely

A higher survival rate for people with skin cancer wouldn’t be possible if there hadn’t been so much done to better understand this disease. Not only do we know how to treat it, but we also know how to prevent it . There are exams that people can get for irregularities on their bodies, such as moles. When skin cancer is detected earlier, the chances of survival are far greater. We’re still a long way from understanding everything about it and how to cure it, but the progress thus far is considerable. If you’re looking to enter the medical world, a career in dermatology will put you on the front lines of the fight against skin cancer.

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A single-use method of curing skin cancer across the board doesn’t exist, but there’s a mix of different approaches that can…

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David C. Wyld
David C. Wyld

Written by David C. Wyld

David C. Wyld is a Professor of Strategic Management & Consultant. Follow him here on Medium for his latest publications. He supports his fellow Medium writers.

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