Where does melanoma usually spread?

Once the melanoma cells have acquired the ability to spread, the cells can wind up almost anywhere. The most common sites of spread include lymph nodes, lung, liver, skin, brain, spinal cord, and bone. When the malignant cells enter an organ they begin to multiply, forming individual tumors, and eventually they displace the normal cells. As time progresses, they will eventually interfere with the normal function of the organ, compromising the individuals’ health. As the tumors become larger and more numerous, the functioning of the different organs of the body continue to deteriorate until the damage is overwhelming and the patients dies."
Author(s):McClay, Edward F. MDMcClay, Mary-Eileen T.Smith, Jodie