CAUSE+OF+MELANOMA+by+Yingying

=The Causes of Melanoma =  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  == Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It can cause serious illness, and can even be fatal. If Melanoma is treated early (symptoms found early) then it can be //almost 100% cure-able//. But if its not treated early, the cells can advance, and spread to other parts of the body (where it's hard to treat) then it can **cause death** or some //very// serious damage.
 * What //is// Melanoma? **

Melanoma is a **malignant** tumor - tending to be severe and become progressively worse (malignant hypertension) or having the properties of a malignancy that can invade/destroy nearby tissue. That may spread (metasize) to other parts of the body. (**Malignant means "born to be bad" in Latin.**) **What can cause Melanoma? ** Many experts believe that the cause of Melanoma is related to the amount of time people spend in the sun - which gives them more exposure to harmful UV rays. UV radiation from the sun causes aging (premature) of the skin, causing skin damage than can lead to melanoma. Tanning salons, sunlamps, and tanning booths can cause skin damage as well and raise the risk of melanoma. **What are UV (Ultra-Violet) Rays? ** There are two types of UV Rays that can increase your risk of melanoma - //UVA//, and //UVB//. UVB rays cause sunburns, and a number of chemical changes caused by light within cells, like the damage to DNA (leading to premature aging of skin). UVA rays enhance the harmful effects of UVB, and is responsible for some photosensitivity reactions. These rays, once exposed to your skin for too long, can cause change in your melanocytes (cells that colour your hair, eyes, and skin) and form a tumor.   ┊ HOME ┊//CAUSE//┊ EFFECTS ┊ TREATMENT┊ PREVENTION ┊ EXTRAS┊ NOTES ┊ M.L.A.┊ 