Do You Need a Viagra Melanoma Lawyer?
Almost immediately after it first appeared on the market in the late 1990s, Viagra became a drug of ever increasing popularity. Identified as a muscle relaxant that increases blood flow in certain areas of the body, Viagra has been widely used to treat erectile dysfunction, or impotence, in men. Its success, however, has been questioned by the increasing number of studies and trials that have linked use of this drug to risk of developing skin cancer in its most deadly form – melanoma. This type of skin cancer is the number one cause of death from skin disease in the country, a fact even more important because melanoma caught in its earliest stage has a 99% five-year survival rate.
Since the first indication of Viagra’s link to the development of melanoma, many studies involving Iowa and other states throughout the United States have attempted to assess the risk that men undertake by using the drug. An April 2014 study published by the American Medical Association and including some 25,000 men put the Viagra user’s risk at twice that of a non-user. The increased risk of developing melanoma among men now on the drug was 84%.
If you live in Iowa and have ever taken Viagra to treat impotence or if you are now taking Viagra, you should be aware of the possible signs of melanoma. The signs most often appear as a freckle or mole on the neck, head, back, or chest. Watch for any change of color or be aware if the edges of a freckle or mole become irregular instead of the usual all-around even appearance. See a medical professional, who will usually schedule a biopsy to detect if skin cancer is involved.
If you live in Iowa and have used Viagra and were diagnosed with skin cancer such as melanoma, consider seeking help from an Iowa Viagra Melanoma lawyer. You may have a potential lawsuit in Iowa for your skin cancer case, so contact Attorney Group for Iowa today to discuss your legal options. We can help you determine if you have a case, and if you decide to file a lawsuit, we can connect you with a Viagra melanoma lawyer. Contact Attorney Group for Iowa today to learn more in a free consultation.
