The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

Dr. Janiene Luke dives deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year.

Conditions & Treatments


HealthyWomen content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about melanoma.

Expert guest, Dr. Janiene Luke, answers some common questions:

  • What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It?
  • Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone?
  • Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars?
  • What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should You Consider It?
  • Are There Clinical Trials for Melanoma? How Can You Learn About Them?
  • Steps Women Can Take to Lower Their Melanoma Risk

Listen to the podcast here.

Woman Talk
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.