Melanoma Introduction Index

Featured: Melanoma 101 Introduction to a Deadly Skin Cancer Main Article
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as it may spread to other parts of the body. The guidelines for identifying melanoma stress the ABCDs: asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter. Risk factors for melanoma include having many moles, experiencing a lot of sun exposure, having close relatives with melanoma, being Caucasian, and having fair skin, light hair, and light eyes. Melanoma is treated with surgery.