more common in darker skin) Symptoms * New or changing mole * Itching or bleeding lesion * Dark, irregular skin patch * Non-healing skin sore Diagnosis * Skin examination (dermoscopy) * Excisional biopsy (preferred for confirmation) * Imaging if spread suspected (CT, PET scan) Staging (basic idea) * Stage 0: in situ (confined to epidermis) * Stage III: localized tumor * Stage III: lymph node involvement * Stage IV: distant metastasis Treatment Depends on stage: Early stage * Surgical removal (wide local excision) * Sentinel lymph node biopsy Advanced stage * Immunotherapy (e.g., checkpoint inhibitors) * Targeted therapy (for BRAF mutation) * Radiotherapy (palliative use) * Chemotherapy (less commonly used now) Prognosis * Excellent if detected early * Poor once metastasis occurs * Early detection is the most important factor Prevention * Avoid excessive sun exposure * Use sunscreen (SPF 30+) * Wear protective clothing * Avoid tanning beds * Regular skin self-examination To view or add a comment, sign in More Relevant Posts Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month Protect your skin

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Addressing these questions will be critical to gaining regulatory approval and ensuring that the treatment is suitable for widespread clinical application
Until now, studies on BPC 157 have mostly been in rodents