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2. Melanoma - Wikipedia

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   Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. [1] It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye (uveal melanoma). [1] [2] In women, melanomas most commonly occur on the legs; while in men, on the back. [2]

3. Is that mole melanoma? How to tell if a mole is cancerous or not

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   The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that only 20 to 30% of melanomas start as existing moles. That means that 70 to 80% develop on skin that appeared to be normal. “Be familiar with the ...

4. Dermatologic surgical procedure - Wikipedia

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   Atypical mole removal is performed when moles look dysplastic, as this is associated with an increased risk of melanoma; Cosmetic mole removal is performed when moles are non-cancerous, but are preferred to be eliminated due to aesthetic or practical considerations. [25] Shave excision is the most frequently used method for mole removal.

5. Skin cancer - Wikipedia

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   Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in humans. [11] [12] [13] There are three main types of skin cancers: basal-cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous-cell skin cancer (SCC) and melanoma. [1] The first two, along with a number of less common skin cancers, are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).

6. Woman diagnosed with melanoma at 28 has 100 suspicious moles ...

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   Kurtz has many risk factors for melanoma, including fair skin and red hair, many moles on her body, a family history of the skin cancer and lots of ultraviolet light exposure. She loves being ...

7. Mom, 33, worried for years her mole was cancer. Doctors ...

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   If doctors catch melanoma early, stage 1 or 2, they can remove it with surgery without additional treatment. “Once it becomes invasive, it’s a rapidly growing cancer,” Hulbert says.