That last day, lots of friends and family came by and gave Iris treats, pats and cuddles, and at dinnertime, Metzger decided to place an order at Texas Roadhouse for his dog’s final meal ...

HUNTER AND HIS FAMILY WERE PREPARING TO SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR GREAT DANE, IRIS. WE WANTED TO GIVE HER THAT LAST, BEST DAY EVER. SO WE TOOK HER ON CAR RIDES. WE BROUGHT HER DOWN TO VISIT FAMILY ...

Early detection of melanoma is crucial, as highlighted by the initial mole discovery and subsequent diagnosis. The journey involved surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, with challenges like ...

This misconception has led to late diagnoses, higher mortality rates, and a lack of targeted education on the unique ways melanoma manifests in darker skin. Melanoma may be less common among Black ...

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation. While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans, benefit from higher ...

TEMPE, Ariz. — For Jacob Robbins and his wife, Guadalupe Mabry-Torres, Thanksgiving ended with an empty collar and a missing dog. Her name's Iris; she's a nervous-looking Chihuahua mix with ...

Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare cancer that develops in the melanin-producing cells in the middle layers of the eye, such as the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. UMs of the iris tend to be less ...

Melanoma can spread to many tissues in your body including your brain. Treatment for melanoma that has spread to the brain usually focuses on prolonging life and reducing symptoms. Melanoma is the ...

Treatment for early-stage melanoma often leads to a cure, allowing most patients to lead normal, productive lives with good quality of life. Estimates vary, but melanoma returns, or recurs ...

“I do in fact have another melanoma which means another surgery. Which means more hard conversations with my kids,” she wrote. Along with Slate, Arroyave shares daughter Dove, 4, and son ...