Is surgery a viable option for ocular melanoma treatment?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Eye or ocular melanoma develops most often in the middle layer of the eye called the uvea. Found under the sclera (white part of the eye), the uvea houses the iris (colored part of the eye), the choroid layer of blood vessels and tissues, and a...
If testicular cancer is treatable, why should I worry about it?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon If testicular cancer is treatable, why should I worry about it? Testicular cancer is treatable and has the highest success rates when found early. As with other cancers, when testicular cancer is found in a progressed state, it can be harder to...
Why does ocular melanoma spread to the liver?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why does ocular melanoma spread to the liver? While ocular melanoma is a rare cancer overall, it is the most common eye cancer. Even more staggering is that approximately 50% of people diagnosed with this type of cancer will have metastatic...
Self-Exams Aren’t Only for Women. Guys, Learn How to Check Yourself.
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Self-Exams Aren’t Only for Women. Guys, Learn How to Check Yourself. Everyone knows about breast self-exams as a preventative measure for breast cancer, but did you know that men should perform regular self-exams on their testicles? Well,...