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WEBIn order to maintain a health weight: Aim to exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Include strength training exercises at least 2 days per week. Eat a variety of healthy foods from …

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Melanoma 101: How Skin Cancer Can Impact the Eye

WEBA melanoma is a particular type of skin cancer; it affects nearly 70,000 people, and is found on the melanocyte cells of the skin. Melanocyte cells are …

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Retinal Pigment Epithelial (RPE) Hypertrophy

WEBCongenital retinal pigment epithelial hypertrophy (CHRPE) is usually found before patients reach 30 years of age. They may enlarge with time, but are not malignant. CHPRE has …

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About The New York Eye Cancer Center

WEBAbout The New York Eye Cancer Center. The New York Eye Cancer Center (NYECC) is a world-class facility for the diagnosis and treatment of eye cancer. Founded in 1995, Dr. …

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Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS)

WEBThe Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) was interested in how many small melanomas would grow and over what period of time. The COMS found that more than …

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Skin Cancer Also a Threat to Your Eyes

WEBWe see a lot of information about skin cancer and measures we should take to prevent it, but few people realize this disease can impact their eyes. A Fox News …

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New Research Points to Role of Immune System in Fighting Uveal …

WEBA study published in August in JAMA Ophthalmology probes the importance of inflammation associated with immune system response in uveal melanoma. Uveal …

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About Iodine-125 and Palladium-103 Plaques

WEBThe thick tumor within the eye commonly blocks the light creating a shadow or dark spot on the wall of the eye. The edges of the shadow is marked (on the sclera) with a temporary …

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Better Treatment Option for Tumors of the Iris

WEBIris melanoma is a relatively rare form of eye cancer. Dr. Finger chaired a multi-center, internet-assisted, international study that staged and described the clinical …

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Comprehensive Metastatic Screening Crucial for Ocular Melanoma …

WEBComprehensive metastatic screening in patients diagnosed with choroidal melanoma is extremely important. Patients at the New York Eye Cancer Center have …

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Dr. Finger's Hospital Affiliations

WEBDr. Finger joined the Department of Ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and established its first Ocular Oncology Service in 1989. Under Dr. Finger’s direction, …

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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland

WEBSymptoms. When an adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland grows, it typically pushes the eye down, towards the nose and forward. It can cause bulging of the eye …

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Conjunctival Kaposi's Sarcoma » New York Eye Cancer Center

WEBIt is a red to pink conjunctival tumor and a blue to purple eyelid tumor. In North America, it is typically found in patients with HIV acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), but …

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Ocular Melanoma Mystery: Rare Eye Cancer Found in 36 Auburn …

WEBWith 87,110 diagnoses estimated to be made in 2018 for U.S. Americans, skin cancer, particularly a melanoma, is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the …

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Melanoma In Situ Archives » New York Eye Cancer Center

WEBBy Paul T Finger, MD. Description Primary acquired melanosis with atypia (biopsy proven). Malignant melanoma can occur on the surface of the eye (conjunctiva and cornea).

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Benign Eyelid Tumors

WEBSymptoms. Capillary hemangiomas are typically found at birth. They will grow during the first decade (10 years) and most will shrink (involute). If they involve the eyelids, they …

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Eye and Vision Sparing Radiation Therapy for Intraocular Tumors

WEBDescription. When possible, many centers offer radiation as an eye and vision-sparing alternative for patients with intraocular cancer. The two main types of radiation are …

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Optic Nerve Melanocytoma » New York Eye Cancer Center

WEBIf they slowly grow, optic nerve melanocytoma can produce afferent pupillary defects (30%), subretinal fluid (10%), and an enlarged blind spot (75%). For example, if the tumor is …

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Cavernous Hemangioma of the Orbit » New York Eye Cancer Center

WEBSymptoms. Cavernous hemangioma of the orbit is most commonly seen in middle-aged women. Most are found within the muscle cone, but can be found anywhere in the orbit. …

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Second Eye Cancer Working Day Overview and Booklet

WEBThe Second Eye Cancer Working Day will take place Friday, March 24, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia, at the Cookle Bay Room 1. …

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Plant Compound As a Promising Eye Cancer Solution

WEBPerhaps that innovation is soon upon us––research at Washington University School of Medicine has lead to a remarkable discovery. Compound FR900359 (FR), …

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