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Is there a type of skin cancer that can be lethal?
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Skin cancer: Melanoma can be lethal if advance.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Skin cancers that are more advanced (higher stage) are associated with lower survival rates.
Answered 7/24/2014
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Yes: Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the most dangerous. The 5 year overall survival from melanoma patients is only 15%.
Answered 3/29/2013
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