Books /Melanoma: Clinical Oncology

9781639273652

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

208

$ 139

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which develops from the pigment producing cells, called melanocytes. It usually occurs in the skin, but can also appear in the mouth, intestines or the eye. Melanoma can also develop from moles on the body. Increase in the size of moles, irregular edges, change in color, itchiness, or skin breakdown are some of the prominent symptoms of melanoma. Exposure to ultraviolet light is the primary cause of melanoma in people with light-colored skin. This is due to the low levels of melanin. A history of melanoma affected relatives, and poor immunity increases the risk of developing melanoma. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of melanoma. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of melanoma. The book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.