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I have read that desmoplastic neurotrophic malignant melanoma is a less dangerous type to have. is this true?
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True: True but you still need re-evaluation and maybe further treatment.
Answered 4/24/2019
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Malignant melanoma : There are no good malignant melanomas but the size thickness location and lymph nodes are the best predictors of survival.
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