Malignant melanoma
From DrKoop's partner site on skin cancer, SkinCancerConnection.com
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that involves the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). The risk of melanoma increases with age, but frequently affects young, otherwise healthy people. Melanoma is the number one cause of cancer death in women aged 25 to 30.
Review Date: 01/05/2007  advertisement
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