Melanoma
type: Class
alternative label: Cutaneous Melanoma
alternative label: Malignant Melanoma
alternative label: Melanocytic Carcinoma
subclass of: R8YfXog92OHuOj0eFmQBB4
definition: Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. It is considered the most dangerous form of skin cancer due to its ability to spread to other parts of the body if not detected early, requiring treatments such as surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.