What is melanoma and what causes it?

Expert Video - What is melanoma and what causes it?

Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, a specialist in melanoma management and cancer immunotherapy from NYU Langone, explains exactly how melanoma cancer gets started. He describes how the body's pigment cells, or melanocytes, may grow out of control, what areas of the body have these cells, how melanoma spreads and when it becomes serious.

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Animation - Understanding Melanoma

Slide Show - Understanding Melanoma

Expert Videos

1. What is melanoma and what causes it?

2. What are the common and less common causes of melanoma?

3. What are the different types of melanoma?

4. What are the signs and symptoms of melanoma?

5. Who is at risk for melanoma?

6. How does melanoma develop in healthy skin?

7. Can children get melanoma?

8. What are the risk factors for melanoma?

9. Can melanoma be prevented?

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Diagnosing Melanoma

Treating Melanoma

Genetic Mutations and Melanoma

TIL Cell Therapy for Melanoma

Clinical Trials in Melanoma

This educational activity has been developed by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Foundation Medicine, Genentech, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Merck, Natera, and Novartis.

This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.