ALM is a type of skin cancer that begins as brown marks. Most common in people with darker skin, rare in lighter skin. Occurs on non-sun-exposed areas like palms, soles, and under nails. Makes up less than 5% of all melanomas
Breast cancer is second most common cancer in women in US. Over 260,000 women and 2,400 men diagnosed annually. Most cancers originate in breast ducts connecting milk-producing glands. Female deaths from breast cancer declined 40% between 1989-2019
Melanoma arises from melanocytes, the skin's pigment-producing cells. Common symptoms include itching, bleeding, and changes in mole appearance. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment
Pregnancy tests detect hCG hormone in urine. HCG is produced by embryo cells 6 days after fertilization. Early tests can detect pregnancy as early as 8 days with 75% accuracy
HIV RNA test detects virus genetic material in blood sample. Results available 10-33 days after exposure. Accuracy reaches 95-99% within 9-11 day window
Cancer caused nearly 10 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Breast, lung, colon, rectum and prostate are most common cancers. Approximately 400,000 children develop cancer each year