Expert Video - How does melanoma develop in healthy skin?
Melanoma expert Dr. Jeffrey Weber of New York University Langone Medical Center describes the two ways melanoma develops in healthy skin. He discusses how changes in your genetic material, or DNA, can cause a normal freckle or mole to transform into cancer. He also explains that melanoma can happen de novo, or on its own, where no freckle or mole was present.
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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?
