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What is Melanoma?
Call your health care provider if you notice any symptoms of melanoma, particularly the following:If any existing skin growth changes in color, size, or texture; If an existing lesion develops pain, swelling, bleeding, or itching
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Also known as Malignant Melanoma, Melanomas, Malignant Melanomas
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Melanoma
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have a black or black-blue area. Melanoma may also appear as a new mole. It may be black, abnormal or "ugly looking." Thinking of "ABCD" can help you remember what to watch for: Read more on
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Melanoma Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about melanoma treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and other topics from the National Cancer Institute. Read more on
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Melanoma | Conditions & Treatments | UCSF Medical Center
Oct 29, 2010 ... Melanoma is cancer that arises from the pigment-producing cells in the uppermost layer of the skin. These cells are called melanocytes. ... Read more on
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Melanoma
Aug 1, 2010 ... Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Online Medical Reference - from diagnosis through treatment options. Co-authored by Rebecca Tung, ... Read more on
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Melanoma: A Kind of Skin Cancer -- familydoctor.org
Apr 1, 2001 ... Learn how to identify and prevent melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Read more on
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Melanoma — Treatment Options at Mayo Clinic
Melanoma Learn about melanoma treatment options at Mayo Clinic. Read more on
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Melanoma
Melanoma is different from other skin cancers because it can spread if it's not caught early. Find out how to lower your risk of getting melanoma and how ... Read more on
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Malignant Melanoma: eMedicine Dermatology
Aug 30, 2010 ... Overview: Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) located predominantly in the skin, but also found in the eyes, ... Read more on
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Melanoma - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Learn about melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Read how to protect yourself or receive treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Read more on
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Causes
Melanoma can appear on normal skin, or it may begin as a mole or other area that has changed in appearance. Some moles that are present at birth may develop into melanomas.
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Exams and Tests
If you notice any suspicious skin markings, see your health care provider as soon as possible.
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Outlook (Prognosis)
Treatment success depends on many factors, including the patient's general health and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs.
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Possible Complications
Complications of melanoma include the following:Damage to deep tissue; Side effects of treatment Fatigue; Hair loss; Nausea; Pain; Spread to other organs
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Prevention
Anyone who has recovered from melanoma should carefully follow preventive guidelines and watch closely for suspicious marks. Your risk for developing a new melanoma is increased, even if the first one was cured. The disease may return years after the original diagnosis.
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Risk factors
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Symptoms
The primary symptom of any skin cancer is usually a mole, sore, lump, or growth on the skin. Any change in appearance of a pigmented skin sore over time is a warning sign. Also, watch for any bleeding from a skin growth.
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Tests and diagnosis
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Treatments and drugs
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