American singer Kelly Clarkson hit a sad news The death of her former husband and talent manager Brandon Blackstock († 48). After a three -year struggle with melanoma Finally, he succumbed to a serious illness, he informs.
The singer and the ex -husband raised two daughters, River Rose and Remington Alexander. The report on his death was announced by Starstruck Entertainment in which he worked. “With deep sorrow, we announce that Brandon Blackstock has left us. He fought cancer bravely for more than three years. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Thank you for all ideas and prayers and ask for privacy to respect this extremely difficult period, ”the family said in a social network statement on Friday 8 July.
According to doctors, the melanoma he has fought is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and is therefore called a “black tumor”. Every year he will lose tens of thousands of people. “Melanoma is considered the most dangerous type of skin cancer because it has the high potential to spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, unless it is revealed and treated in time,” Explained by dermatologist Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil.
According to Mudgila, melanoma cells behave differently from the cells of other types of skin cancer. They spread rapidly to other organs and tissues through blood circulation and lymphatic system. Dr. Viktoryia Kazlouskaya added that the risk of spreading melanoma depends on several factors among which it belongs Tumor size and stage, patient age, general health or weakened immunity.
People should therefore carefully monitor any change on their skin. “Melanomas may appear as new signs, a changing sign or stain with an irregular shape, edge or color, often in shades of brown, black, or even pink, red or white,” explained by a dermatologist.
Attention should be paid primarily to unusual formations. “What should be careful are the so -called ‘abcde’ melanoma – Asymmetry, irregular edge, color variability, diameter greater than 6 mm (which is the size of the rubber pencil) and finally the evolution of the existing sign that begins to show any of these features, ” recommended.
Suspicious sites should certainly be checked by an expert, as some signs may be harmless, but the opposite may be true. “Melanoma can affect people of all skin colors and ethnicities,” Mudgil pointed out. However, lighter skin significantly increases the chances of developing the disease.
This is because the lighter skin contains less melanin, a pigment that protects against UV damage. Among people with light skin, there is a risk particularly high in people with red or blond hair, blue or green eyes or skin that quickly burns or produces freckles.
Most skin cancer causes excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is therefore important to monitor how much UV skin receives to reduce the risk of melanoma. “Daily use of sunscreen and protective clothing during sunlight are simple precautions,” Kazskaya said.
The sun is the strongest between 10 am and 4 pm, so try to avoid staying outdoors at this time or stay in the shade. Don’t be fooled by cloudy or cold days – UV radiation can still affect you and is also reflected from surfaces such as water, cement or snow.
Therefore, you should use a broad -spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day, regardless of the weather. And never enter the solarium. They send harmful UV radiation and studies show that The use of solarium before the year of life can increase the risk of melanoma by up to 75 %.
Prevention is ultimately crucial. “Annual skin and self -examination examinations can help reveal suspicious sites in time,” explained Kazlouskaya. “The sooner we reveal it, the better. In the early stages it is often possible to get rid of simple surgical removal and the prognosis is excellent,” She added an expert.
