Expert Video - Can children get melanoma?
Children can develop melanoma, explains Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD. This is rare, but has become more common in the last 30 years. Melanoma can be difficult to diagnose in children, as the spot may look like a non-cancerous mole called a "blue nevus". Doctors who specialize in melanoma and other skin cancers may be more able to recognize melanoma in children because they see more cancers overall.
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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?
