Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. There are several types of melanoma, and skin melanoma is the most common form. Melanocytes ...

Both treatments had similar melanoma specific survival with a hazard ratio 0.86. An interesting thing in these results was subgroup analysis. Subgroups showed larger numerical differences in efficacy ...

This type of melanoma may remain flat and confined to the epidermis for months to many years, but at some point will penetrate into the deeper levels of skin, increasing the potential for metastases.

Building a supportive care team and seeking multiple opinions are crucial for melanoma patients. Understanding diagnostic tests, including tumor genetics and imaging, aids in informed decision-making.

The ABCDEs of melanoma stand for Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser (1/4 inch), and Evolving in size, shape, or ...

Acral lentiginous melanoma, desmoplastic melanoma, and nevoid melanoma were also associated with false-negative readings. Both punch and shave biopsies increased the chances of inaccurate ...

Engelman recommends a sunless tanner. “There’s absolutely no benefit to going to a tanning bed,” Dr. Engelman said. A rare form of melanoma called acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) impacted Bob Marley.