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Melanoma

Cancer of the Skin

An Informational Site

Brief Overview About Melanoma

Melanoma is a cancer that mainly affects the skin, but can also affect other parts of the body if it goes untreated. Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer

If Melanoma is on the base of the skin they can likely just surgically remove it. If this is not an option there is no set cure for it, however there a several treatment options that you can learn more about under treatment on this website!

Melanoma is broken up into 5 stages, 0-4. Some people say there are 4 stages, but if you count zero its 5. 

Melanoma is found most commonly on the back and chest for men. It is found most commonly in the legs for women. However it be found anywhere even your eye

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