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Skin cancer (melanoma)
Melanoma is a type of cancer, typically skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye. In very rare cases melanoma can also happen in the lung, which is known as primary melanoma and only happens in 0.01% of primary lung .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Mole that is increasing in size, has irregular edges, change in color, itchiness, or skin breakdown.
Causes — why it happens
- ·Ultraviolet light (Sun, tanning devices)
How it's found
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Prevention
- ·Sunscreen, avoiding UV light
Treatment
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Outlook
- ·Five-year survival rates 100% (localized), 35% (disseminated) in the US (2015–2021)
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