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Issue: #23
May 27, 2013
Volume 3, Letter 23
 

May 27, 2013  

 

Melanoma Awareness Month

 

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, but it is not the most common. It can be found on any part of your body including places that rarely see the sun. This makes the sun a questionable cause for this type of skin cancer as opposed to the other types which only occur on sun exposed places.

 

There is a continuing debate in the medical community as to whether melanoma is truly caused by excess sun exposure or not. I fall on the side of judicious sun exposure is ok and probably protective against all cancers. Do not burn and you will likely have a healthy vitamin D level and lower risk of cancer. Read this discussion: http://www.doctoryourself.com/holick.html

 

See http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma for more information.

 

To prevent cancer progression, what does one look for?

 

1) Asymmetry of the lesion - not round

2) Irregular borders - jagged, finger like

3) Irregular non uniform color

4) Usually greater than 6 mm in size

5) Any change - in size, shape, color, elevation, or another trait, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting - points to danger.

 

To help with the detection of these serious lesions, Salisbury Pediatric Associates has developed a Skin Care Clinic. Dr. Russo performs a full skin check using Dermatoscopy, biopsy and excision if necessary, as well as treatment of warts, skin tags, molluscum and acne. 

 

Be aware,

 

Dr. Magryta


Leading

Teaching your children to be leaders is not easy and takes a keen eye to see the qualities in them that would allow them to lead. One can only be a leader if they can stimulate people to follow their message.

You see children at very young ages trying to be the alpha dog in the crowd. How can you guide them?

I would encourage above all that they are told that the truth is key. Establishing a history of honor will help them to be respected first. This is a general prerequisite of a good leader. 

They need to be knowledgeable on whatever topic that they wish to lead. This generally means being the professional on a topic, i.e. study hard/practice often.

I would teach them that leaders are capable of doing most tasks that they are assigning to others and that they should be humble enough to do any job if necessary. Followers always respect a "get into it and do it" leader. 

Leaders do not complain but instead persevere. 

Leaders are neither afraid to fail nor make mistakes. Think Steve Jobs and being fired from Apple inc, only to retake the company to new heights previously unknown.

Leaders are good listeners, but even better teachers.

Not every child will be a leader, but every child can learn the tools to be one if they find the desire to try. A great theme for children: learn and then let them choose their path.

No risk, no reward.

Dr. M
 
Recipe of the Week
Adapted from: 


Try this nice  French onion soup

Ingredients:
  • 6 large red or yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced.
  • Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cane sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups of beef stock, chicken stock, or a combination of the two (traditionally the soup is made with beef stock)
  • 1/2 cup of dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dry thyme
  • Salt and pepper
Directions:

1) In a large saucepan, saut� the onions in the olive oil on medium high heat until well browned, but not burned, about 30-40 minutes (or longer). Add the sugar about 10 minutes into the process to help with the carmelization.

 

2) Add garlic and saut� for 1 minute. Add the stock, wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover partially and simmer for about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf.

 

   

 

Dr. M

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Copyright � 2010-2013 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.


 


Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics