Why is melanoma so dangerous as a cancer?

The most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers ... That's why it's so important to get to know your skin very well and to recognize any changes in the moles on your body. read more

Of the three most common skin cancers (basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, & melanoma), melanoma is indeed the most dangerous. The reason is that relatively early on (compared to other skin cancers), cells of a melanoma cancer have a tendency to break away from the tumor in the skin and move into the bloodstream. read more

The most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations (genetic defects) that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. read more

Lentigo Maligna Melanoma: flat and dark, less invasive. Mucosal Melanoma occurs on mucosal membranes - the moist skin in the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or anus. Ocular Melanoma is a rare form of melanoma that occurs in the eye. But don’t worry, melanomas most commonly occur on the skin, so if you’re checking regularly, they can be easily detected early. read more

Another factor that makes Melanoma so dangerous is that folks discount skin lesions as a dangerous cancer. Many believe that a mole can be cut out and they’d be fine. Cancers of the lung, stomach and other organs are believed to be taken more seriously so Melanomas tend to be ignored and dismissed. read more