Ioannidis Charilaos
Metastatic tumors to the breast are rare. A case of a 49- year old female patient with a fast growing breast lump, that proved to be metastatic melanoma from an earlier treated cutaneous melanoma of the lower extremity, is presented. Treatment suggestions are made considering the dismal prognosis of these patients …
Ioannides C
Malignant melanoma has been linked to female hormones and pregnancy. Despite some existing controversy, it is generally accepted that administration of contraceptives and hormonal replacement therapy is not contraindicated in women with a history of melanoma. Female patients should postpone pregnancy for two-three years post treatment. Pregnancy does not seem to negatively influence …