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Melanoma: the lowdown

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95% of melanoma are curable, if spotted early

Did you know that only 20-30% of melanomas are found in existing moles. Most (70-80%) appear as a new growth. Spotting the early signs of melanoma can fast-track treatment. Here you can discover the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments. Plus, see real melanoma pictures and clue up on the different types of melanoma. This information (along with regular skin checks) might just save your skin.
95% of melanomas are curable. If spotted early

What is metastatic melanoma? Know the symptoms, treatment, and survival rate

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What is metastatic melanoma? Know the symptoms, treatment, and survival rate

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Lentigo maligna melanoma: is it a freckle, a sunspot, or something more sinister?

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Lentigo maligna melanoma: is it a freckle, a sunspot, or something more sinister?

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Amelanotic melanoma: Don’t let these ‘skin coloured’ spots go unnoticed

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Amelanotic melanoma: Don’t let these ‘skin coloured’ spots go unnoticed

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Superficial spreading melanoma: the symptoms & how to spot it—plus survival rates

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Superficial spreading melanoma: the symptoms & how to spot it—plus survival rates

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Nodular melanoma: the symptoms & how to spot it—plus survival rates

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Nodular melanoma: the symptoms & how to spot it—plus survival rates

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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma: why this rare type of melanoma is easy to miss

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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma: why this rare type of melanoma is easy to miss

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What does melanoma look like? Melanoma images to help spot skin cancer early.

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What does melanoma look like? Melanoma images to help spot skin cancer early.

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The melanoma symptoms to watch for — and tips to help spot them

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The melanoma symptoms to watch for — and tips to help spot them

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How Do I Know If It's Melanoma?

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How Do I Know If It's Melanoma?

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The 4 most common types of melanoma — and how to spot them

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The 4 most common types of melanoma — and how to spot them

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Early detection is always best

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