At the age of 50, John noticed that one of the moles on his face looked different than normal. The mole appeared larger than normal, darkened, and asymmetrical. John’s dermatologists suspected skin cancer. Based on this description, what type of skin cancer is most likely, and should John be concerned?

At the age of 50, John noticed that one of the moles on his face looked different than normal. The mole appeared larger than normal, darkened, and asymmetrical. John’s dermatologists suspected skin cancer. Based on this description, what type of skin cancer is most likely, and should John be concerned?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter12: Body Defenses

Section12.7: External Defenses

Problem 2CYU

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