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What is melanoma?
Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that develops when pigment-producing cells mutate and begin to grow uncontrollably. It's often caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning beds. The story highlights that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, making new treatments like intismeran particularly important.
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