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Is there a type of skin cancer that can be fatal in 6 months of so?
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Malignant melanoma: A malignant melanoma may kill with six months of diagnosis.
Answered 9/15/2017
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Yes, melanoma: Melanoma can be fatal in less than six months. Despite our expertise, I have unfortunately taken care of patients like this. Melanoma can be so aggressive and so evasive. This is why melanoma patients should be seen at a center that specializes in this type of cancer.
Answered 12/9/2013
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