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Understanding Melanoma gives busy
health care professionals the educational resource
they need. Patients are demanding more
education, but find the information available
on the Internet too fragmented and the studies
in medical journals too advanced to help them.
The OIES™ provides reliable, comprehensive
and accesible cancer information. It educates
your patients while allowing you to focus on individualized
care.
Understanding Melanoma is also
an invaluable resource for clinicians dealing
with this difficult condition. Featuring a clinical
level with a detailed examination of patterns
of spread and discussions of the principles of
oncology, it introduces health care professionals
to the central issues in the treatment of the
disease.
A comprehensive guide to melanoma and its treatment, both patients and clinicians can explore content sections such as:
What is Melanoma?
Understand the complexities of cancer, and the anatomy and physiology of the skin
Genetics
Discover the tests used to determine the melanoma gene
Diagnosis
Recognize melanoma and evaluate prognosis
Treatments
Review treatment options and help patients take control of treatment decision-making
Supportive Care
Learn to live and cope with melanoma
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Sun Protection
Gain understanding about the need for protection from the sun
Resources
Link to vetted resources chosen by medical editors
Clinical Level
Discover the fundamental principles of oncology and the key issues in the treatment of melanoma
Interactive Learning
Learn by exploring anatomy mode, animations
and patient interview videos
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What is Melanoma?
This section gives patients and novice health
professionals an important introduction
to melanoma. It includes a discussion of risk
factors and statistics about the disease. Easy-to-understand
interactive diagrams explain cancer, and the anatomy
and physiology of the skin.
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Genetics
This section provides a basic introduction
to genetics for individuals who are at higher
risk of developing melanoma because of family
history. It includes thorough coverage of
such topics as the notion of hereditary predisposition,
genetic counseling and screening.
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Diagnosis
The Diagnosis section focuses on recognizing symptoms,
understanding investigations and tests,
staging melanoma and evaluating prognosis. It
describes the symptoms of melanoma, the methods
used to detect it (e.g., physical examination,
biopsies) and the various factors that influence
prognosis. Illustrative graphics and animations
reveal how different stages describe the extent
of the disease and outline the differences between
the TNM and Clark's staging systems.
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Treatments
The Treatments section discusses both treatment
decision-making and the details of each
of the main therapies for melanoma. While the
primary treatment is surgery, radiation therapy,
chemotherapy and biologic therapy are used in
various combinations to treat advanced stages
of the disease. It clearly shows what to expect
from each treatment approach, providing
answers to the questions: Why are these treatments
used? How do these treatments work? What will
happen during my visits? How will I manage my
side effects? For each type of treatment, narrated
3-D animations and diagrams reinforce the key
concepts. It also provides extensive information
on the uses of experimental therapies and clinical
trials.
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Supportive Care
The Supportive Care section focuses on the medical,
psychological and social services that help
patients cope with the many challenges of melanoma
and its treatment. The topics include managing
symptoms and side effects, sun protection, diet
and nutrition, pain management, complementary
therapies, relaxation techniques and sexuality
and body image. Sections on palliative care, spiritual
support, psychological support and quality of
life help patients address difficult emotional
issues. Information on how to get in touch with
support groups and services allows patients
to seek out further assistance.
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Sun Protection
The Sun Protection section answers important questions
about sun protection: How can I protect myself?
What is a sunblock? What is the UV index?
It describes how UV affects the skin and
provides additional resources about sun protection.
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Resources
In addition to the wealth of information contained
in this program, the Resources section provides
references to other printed and online resources.
A comprehensive glossary contains the medical
terms used in the program, with clear definitions
and audio narrations that teach proper pronunciation.
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Clinical Level
The Clinical Level is directed at more experienced
patients. Featuring discussions of the latest
research and pathology studies, it introduces
users to the principles of oncology and the key
issues in the treatment of melanoma.
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Interactive Learning
Anatomy Mode. Three-dimensional interactive images allow users to explore complex details of anatomy and understand the effects of cancer on the body.
Animations. Animations reveal simplicity in complex ideas and procedures. They demonstrate and reinforce key concepts in a dynamic, easy-to-understand format.
Patient Interviews. In the Patient Interview Videos, patients and caregivers tell their stories and offer their viewpoints. This unique component offers real-life examples of people dealing with every stage of cancer and allows users to share in the experiences of others.
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