Melanoma
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FAQ about Melanoma
This FAQ article explains melanoma in clear, practical terms. It covers what melanoma is, why it develops, how it is recognized, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and what people should know about long-term outlook and prevention. The goal is to…
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Prevention of Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Unlike many diseases that can be prevented by removing a single cause, melanoma does not have one universal, fully controllable trigger. Its development reflects a combination of inherited…
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Treatment for Melanoma
The treatment of melanoma uses a combination of surgery, systemic drug therapy, radiation in selected cases, and long-term surveillance. The choice of treatment depends on whether the melanoma is confined to the skin, has reached nearby lymph nodes, or has spread…
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Diagnosis of Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor that arises from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells found mainly in the skin but also in the eyes and other tissues. It is typically identified through clinical examination of a suspicious lesion, followed by tissue sampling and…
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Causes of Melanoma
Melanoma is caused by genetic damage in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin, that allows them to grow and divide uncontrollably. In most cases, this damage develops over time from a combination of ultraviolet radiation exposure, inherited susceptibility, and other…
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Symptoms of Melanoma
The symptoms of melanoma are usually changes in the skin, especially in the appearance of a mole or the appearance of a new pigmented lesion. The most characteristic symptoms include asymmetry, irregular borders, uneven color, enlargement, surface change, itching, bleeding, or…