Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from melanocytes, cells that produce the pigment melanin. It most often arises in the skin but can also occur in the eyes and other tissues containing melanocytes. Melanoma is less common than many other skin cancers but can spread rapidly if not detected and treated early.
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