Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Skin cancer
|
gptkbp:associated_with |
BRAF mutations
genetic mutations dysplastic nevi nevi NRAS_mutations |
gptkbp:causedBy |
excessive UV exposure
|
gptkbp:diseaseResistance |
more common in men
more common in older adults dermatoscopy depends on thickness skin biopsy depends on lymph node involvement depends on ulceration increasing incidence depends on metastasis higher rates in fair-skinned populations higher_rates_in_Australia |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Melanoma
|
gptkbp:impact |
surgery
chemotherapy immunotherapy targeted therapy |
gptkbp:locationType |
arms
face back legs |
gptkbp:number_of_stages |
AJCC staging system
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gptkbp:research_focus |
genetic research
early detection prevention strategies treatment advancements immunotherapy effectiveness |
gptkbp:riskManagement |
family history
weakened immune system fair skin multiple moles sunburns |
gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
protective clothing
avoiding tanning beds regular skin checks sunscreen use |
gptkbp:symptoms |
bleeding
itching new or changing mole |