melanoma

The most dangerous skin cancer, arising from pigment cells. Watch for moles that change in size, shape or color.

A cell type cancer that has_material_basis_in abnormally proliferating cells derives_from melanocytes which are found in skin, the bowel and the eye.

Medications that may treat it

aldesleukin atezolizumab binimetinib bleomycin carmustine cobimetinib dabrafenib dacarbazine dactinomycin docetaxel encorafenib hydroxyurea

Also known as: Naevocarcinoma; malignant melanoma