Melanoma Skin Cancer Articles

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as it has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. This form of cancer in skin pigment cells is often caused by the sun’s ultraviolet ray.

Malignant melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and the cancer form that increases the most among humans. It is strongly related to sun UV rays and repeated sun-burns. If detected early and treated early, 95% survive the disease. Therefore early detection is important.

Nodular melanoma is an invasive form of melanoma which accounts for roughly one fourth of diagnosed melanomas. It is characterized by being faster developing, meaning it quickly grows downwards into the deeper layers of skin.