Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes. Although these pigment-producing cells are found primarily in the basal layer of the skin, they are also located in the GI ...

Rebecca Turner, who is from Barry, south Wales, "thought she was going to die" when she was eventually diagnosed with nodular ...

Stage 1 melanoma is treatable with surgery, and when combined with early detection, proper care and regular follow-ups, it offers a favorable outlook. Stage 1 melanoma is treatable with surgery, and ...

Nodular melanoma is a fast-growing, aggressive form of skin cancer that can grow into the deeper layers of the skin quickly if not removed. It is the second most common kind of melanoma. Even so, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Treatment for patients with melanoma has been revolutionized by the integration of immunotherapy into treatment ...

The Mayo Clinic says melanoma starts in the melanocytes, or the cells that make the pigment (melanin) giving skin its color. Melanoma starts on the skin that usually gets sun exposure, so arms, back, ...

The study aimed to improve the understanding of lived experiences and the fear of recurrence among survivors of localized, stage 0 to IIA cutaneous melanoma. A qualitative study found most survivors ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Two early-stage drugs from GlaxoSmithKline Plc have shown promise in tests against melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer, studies showed on Thursday. The company's head of ...