Patients with either familial or sporadic melanoma had a two- to three-times elevated risk for next melanoma based on the number of previous melanomas, with a notable risk in younger patients, according to recently published study results.
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Gene study finds link with implications for melanoma therapy
An odd-looking or changing mole or birthmark is always worrisome, particularly on a child. While most are benign, “cancer” jumps into every parent’s mind. Gene studies and potential related therapies are just one front in the wide-ranging battle against melanoma.
The Dark Side of Melanin
Researchers uncover a previously unknown way UV light can act on melanin, spurring cancer-causing mutations hours after sun exposure.
Genetic Analysis Reveals Melanoma Drivers
University of California researchers have mapped the genetic composition of melanoma, identifying crucial mutational hotspots responsible for cancer development.