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what kind of cancer did bob marley have

Bob Marley had a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma , a subtype of melanoma that typically appears on the soles of the feet, palms, or under the nails.

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  • The cancer started as a dark lesion under the nail of one of his big toes, initially thought to be a soccer injury.
  • It was later diagnosed as acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), a melanoma more commonly seen on non–sun-exposed, hairless skin.
  • Over time, the melanoma spread (metastasized) to major organs including his brain, lungs, and liver, leading to his death at age 36 in 1981.

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