Did Bob Marley's cancer originate from melanoma of the toe?

When a dark spot appeared under his toenail, Marley attributed it to a recent soccer injury. read more

Melanoma is a form of cancer that arises from the skin, and indeed it is reported that Bob Marley died of widespread melanoma that had originated from the skin covering one of his toes. read more

Dr Cleland Gooding MD., F.A.A.D., a physician with a specialty in Skin Diseases employed by the Bahamas Government, has penned this intriguing article about Bob Marley’s failed treatment for skin cancer, which eventually progressed to the brain cancer responsible for his death at 36. read more

In May 1981 the music world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year battle with a melanoma skin cancer that started on his toe. This may seem strange, as melanoma is usually associated with fair skin and exposure to UV radiation from the sun. read more

While this form is rare, it is the most common form of melanoma in people of color. If Marley’s cancer had been detected early, it could have been treated and even cured. Instead, his melanoma spread, or metastasized, to other areas of his body and tragically cut his life short. read more