What Is the Difference Between Melanoma and Skin Cancer? | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Channel: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2015 · Science & Technology

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Is there a difference between melanoma and skin cancer? Jennifer Lin, MD, a dermatologist with Dana-Farber's Melanoma Treatment Center, explains how melanoma differs from other skin cancers.

This video is a clip from a live chat held with Dr. Lin on May 20, 2015. To watch the full melanoma chat, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLq2S-b7nY

For more information on melanoma treatment and research, visit: http://www.dana-farber.org/Adult-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Treatment-Centers-and-Clinical-Services/Melanoma-Treatment-Center.aspx

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