melanoma :
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is dangerous and grows rapidly. This condition develops from melanin producing cells called melanocytes and appears on the face, arms, back, legs, (the area exposed to sunlight). The significant signs of melanoma include asymmetry of skin as one half does not match the other half, a spot on the skin that can be a cancerous spot, edges not being smooth, mottled and uneven color, with shades of gray, brown, red or white. The risk factors associated with melanoma include a similar personal history, freckles and blue eyes, similar family history, fair skin, a history of tanning bed use, excess sun exposure, blistering sunburns, mainly atypical moles, blond or red hair and a weakened immune system. The treatment plan to deal with melanoma involves melanoma surgery in early stages, targeted cancer therapy, lymphadenectomy in case of wide spread, metastasectomy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy.









