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Overview

• Anatomy of the Skin
  

  The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.

• Melanoma Introduction
  
• Melanoma
  

  Detailed information on melanoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment

• Facts About Skin Cancer
  

  Statistics relating to skin cancer

• The Genetics of Skin Cancer
  

  Up to half of all Americans 65 and older will have at least one bout of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. These are generally the result of sun exposure.

• How Melanoma Spreads
  
• Statistics About Melanoma
  
• What Are the Symptoms of Melanoma?
  
• Intraocular Melanoma
  

  Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer. This cancer involves cells called melanocytes. You also have melanocytes in your eyes. When these cells become cancerous, the condition is called intraocular melanoma.

• Can I Get Checked for Melanoma Before I Have Symptoms?