Expert Video - What are the common and less common causes of melanoma?
Melanoma expert Dr. Jeffrey Weber discusses the most common locations for melanoma on the body, sun exposure as the main cause of melanoma, and how your age when you experience sun damage can make a difference in whether you develop melanoma later in life. He also talks about the less common genetic causes of melanoma, where the disease runs in families.
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Animation - Understanding Melanoma
Slide Show - Understanding Melanoma
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What is melanoma and what causes it?
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What are the common and less common causes of melanoma?
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What are the different types of melanoma?
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What are the signs and symptoms of melanoma?
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Who is at risk for melanoma?
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How does melanoma develop in healthy skin?
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Can children get melanoma?
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What are the risk factors for melanoma?
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Can melanoma be prevented?
