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Melanoma, another type of skin cancer, is easily curable if detected in its early stages, but is often fatal if diagnosed too late or in its advanced stages. Too much exposure to the sun, along with extreme reactions to the sun such as blistering, can cause melanoma to develop. Additionally, people born with a lot of moles on their skin are more susceptible to melanoma.
Family history of the disease, as well as fair skin, is other factors re
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lated to the disease. Melanoma is not limited to the areas that have received sun exposure; often melanoma appears in places that are often covered in clothing. Melanoma spots are usually brown or black in color, though rare forms have shown red and white patches, as well. They slowly grow larger with time, so notice any changes in skin color and shape if you suspect you may have skin cancer.
Depending on the stage of the cancer, and how deep the melanoma is in the skin, dermatological removal of the cancer is a very viable option. The deeper it is, the higher the chances that cancer will spread into the bloodstream or lymph nodes, dramatically increasing the chances for a fatal form of melanoma.
Doctors recommend staying out of the sun during peak sun hours (between 10 am and 4 pm), along with wearing SPF and protective gear (i.e. sun glasses, visors, etc.) on a regular basis.
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