Melanoma: A Patient’s Guide
Isn't Melanoma Just Another Skin Cancer?

Melanoma is different from other skin cancers. It is less common but more serious; and therefore, it is treated differently. The main difference between melanoma and other skin cancers is that melanoma can metastasize, that is, spread to distant body sites such as the lungs, liver or brain. Once that happens, it is more difficult to treat. Therefore, people who have developed melanoma should be watched closely by their physicians for recurrence or matastasis.

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Melanoma - A Guide For Patients

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