Melanoma

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer, as it can quickly become fatal if left untreated and allowed to spread throughout body. Melanomas are malignant tumors that occur in the skin cells that give skin, hair and eyes their pigment, called melanocytes.  There are over 10,000 Americans who die each year from Melanoma.  It is also the most common cause of death due to cancer in people in their late 20s.