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Fat cells may help determine melanoma prognosis

A new study shows that fat cells may be responsible for melanoma becoming "aggressive and violent."  Removal of these fat cells actually helped slow the growth and migration of the cancer: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325882.php
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As if I don't need another reason not to be fat!  :>)  Seriously though, that makes this somewhat within our control.  Very interesting read on fat cells making melanoma more 'violent' and aggressive.  Thanks
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