Melanoma presents a case of extremes. If detected while it is still local (called melanoma in situ), the five-year survival rate is over 95%. And, fortunately, about 80% of melanomas are diagnosed in this early stage.
If the cancer is more advanced, however, survival drops below 60%. Its deadly nature is due to the spread of cancerous melanoma cells to other parts of the body. Cancer cells that spread in this fashion are known as metastases and are very difficult to treat. Melanoma cells...
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