Cancer, Malignant Melanoma

* 1A skin cancer that begins in cells called melanocytes that can grow together to form benign (not cancerous) moles A change in size, shape, or color of a mole can be a sign of melanoma Melanoma can be cured if detected early, before spread (metastasis) to other areas of the body Diagnosis is confirmed with a biopsy of the abnormal skin Sun exposure can cause skin damage that can lead to melanoma
English Related Words* amelanotic melanoma
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