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Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer because it can spread quickly. It can occur in both younger and older people. Symptoms of melanoma include a mole that changes in size, shape, or color, or a mole that develops new symptoms like pain, itching, or bleeding. If you suspect you have melanoma, it’s important to see a dermatologist right away for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatment for melanoma may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.

SCC also mainly occurs in older adults, typically on the face. It may present as a crusting, scaly, or ulcerated lesion. Treatment for SCC usually involves surgery to remove the lesion.

Osteosarcoma

What it is: Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer, primarily affecting children and young adults under 20. oncology

Symptoms: Keep an eye out for persistent bone pain (especially at night) , swelling or redness around a bone , a noticeable lump , unexplained bone fractures ❌, and difficulty moving.

Location: Osteosarcoma can develop in any bone, but it usually targets the long bones in the arms and legs, particularly around the knee and shoulder joints.

Treatment:There have been advancements in treatment! Doctors may recommend surgery ✂️, chemotherapy , and for some young patients, mifamurtide (a medication to boost the immune system's attack on cancer cells ️).