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Health Encyclopedia: Melanoma And Other Skin Cancers Risk Factors
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers - Risk Factors
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- Melanoma - Introduction
- Other Skin Cancers
- Causes
- Prognosis
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Risk Factors
In the US, the incidence of melanoma is rising more rapidly than any other cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 59,580 new melanomas were to be diagnosed in the United States in 2005, with 7,700 people will dying from it.
Survival rates have been improving, however, and the increase in melanomas has occurred principally with thin, less aggressive forms of the disease. Some experts believe this is due to the increased awareness from effective public programs and earl...
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Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Introduction
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, although it can often be cured if caught very early. To understand how melanomas form, it is useful to know something about the skin.The... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Diagnosis
An experienced doctor should first rule out benign conditions that resemble melanoma, such as a noncancerous mole called a melanocytic nevi. In rare instances, a melanoma will be difficult... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Other Skin Cancers
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