Melanoma

Melanoma,is a malignant cancer,of melanocytes.

Melanocytes, are cells, that produce the dark pigment, melanin,

which is responsible, for the color, of skin.

They predominantly,occur in skin, but are also found, in other

parts, of the body,including, the bowel, and the eye,

It can occur, in any part, of the body, that contains,

melanocytes.

It is less common, than other skin cancers.

However, it is much more dangerous, and causes,

the majority (75%) of deaths, related to skin cancer.

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Worldwide Diagnosis

Worldwide, doctors diagnose, about 160,000, new cases, of cancer

yearly.

The diagnosis,is more frequent, in women, than in men,

is particularly, common, among Caucasians, living in sunny

climates, with high, rates of incidence,

Australia, New Zealand, North America, and northern Europe.

report, about 48,000 related deaths, occur worldwide ,

per year.

The treatment, includes, surgical removal, of the tumor,

chemotherapy and immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.

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Chance of a cure

The chance, of a cure, is greatest,

when the tumor, is discovered, while it is still small, and

thin,and can be entirely removed surgically.

Early signs, of cancer are changes, to the shape, or color,

of existing moles, nodular-melanoma,the appearance of a new

lump anywhere on the skin

(such lesions should be referred without delay to

dermatologist).

At later stages, the mole may itch, ulcerate, or bleed.

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Small Lesions

lesions smaller than 6 mm in diameter;

and all tumors are malignant on day 1 of growth,

which is merely a dot.

less, than 6 mm in diameter, doctor can generally distinguish,

cancers, upon examination,or with dermatoscopy.

UV radiation from tanning beds, studies, indicating, that people

who begin using tanning devices before age 30 are 75% more

likely to develop melanoma.

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