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Melanoma

More information about this cancer in the pigment-producing cells in the skin.
The ABCD's of Melanoma
How to tell a mole from melanoma using the ABCD's of melanoma with pictures of normal moles and melanoma to illustrate each feature.
Types of Melanoma
Melanoma is the eighth most common malignancy in the United States. Learn more about the 4 major types of melanoma that have distinct characteristics and potential for metastasis.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a cancer in pigment producing cells in the skin. This article covers answers to some basic questions.
Melanoma Basics
A good overview of melanoma from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Melanoma Pictures
This outline from the National Library of Medicine has several good pictures of melanoma lesions.
Melanoma Types
Information on the types of melanoma from the Skin Care Foundation.
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