Melanoma

What are the symptoms of Melanoma?

Melanoma is usually visible as a single dark skin spot. It may appear on any skin surface, but most commonly develops on the back, chest and legs. About two-thirds of the time, melanoma develops on no....

How can one prevent Melanoma?

To reduce your risk of melanoma, avoid sun exposure. Severe sunburn is a major risk factor. Childhood sun exposure may present the greatest risk. To be safe in the sun, take the following steps: Appl....

What is the expected duration of Melanoma?

Melanoma can usually be cured if it is found and excised early when the tumor is small and has not penetrated deeply into the skin. More advanced melanoma requires prolonged treatment and can be fatal....

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is cancer of the cells that give skin its color (pigment-forming cells). It develops when these cells change and reproduce aggressively.   Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is....

What is the prognosis of Melanoma?

Five key factors help to determine how serious melanoma is: Tumor thickness (depth into the skin) Location – Melanoma on the arms or legs may not be as serious as melanoma somewhere else on t....

Melanoma: When should one seek medical advice?

Early treatment of melanoma is crucial. If you detect any of the ABCDE signs or see any suspicious changes in your skin, contact your doctor right away. If you delay, melanoma can spread. If you have ....