7 Myths about Melanoma, Debunked

Melanoma is type of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes. It only accounts for 1% of skin cancer cases, but it causes most of skin cancer-related deaths. Unlike basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma is not as common but it is more dangerous because it is more likely to spread to the other parts of the body.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In-line with the event, we would shed light on one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer through debunking seven of the most common myths believed about the disease.

1. Melanoma is rare.

Melanoma may not be …read more