Understanding Melanoma

This video is from the Animated Patient's Guide to Melanoma https://www.YouAndMelanoma.com, developed by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc. The mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community. To learn more about the MRF visit https://melanoma.org. Connect with the MRF online: ► Facebook:   / melanoma.research.foundation   ► Twitter:   / curemelanoma   ► Instagram:   / curemelanoma   ► YouTube:    / curemelanoma   ► LinkedIn:   / melanoma-research-foundation   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Video description: This animation describes the causes of melanoma and the signs to watch for (called the ABCDEs of melanoma). It also provides an overview of how melanoma is staged, what you should do if you notice any signs, and the steps you can take to protect your skin and prevent melanoma. 0:00 Introduction 0:07 What is melanoma? 0:40 What is the function of the skin? 1:19 What causes melanoma? - Malignancy 2:06 What causes melanoma? - Family history 2:31 What are the signs of melanoma? 3:48 What is melanoma staging? - Stage 0 4:28 Can melanoma be prevented? - Safe sun practices 5:06 Can melanoma be prevented? - Protective clothing