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Most people in the world will go their lifetime without even hearing the term “mucosal melanoma.” That’s not surprising, given that this type of cancer accounts for just 1% of all melanomas, and it doesn’t look or act like the kinds of skin cancer you’ve read about, such as basal cell carcinoma or melanoma.

Spring fever has hit the nation, and young and old are running out to enjoy the warm temperatures and longer days. But the Centers for Disease Control warns that more sun leads to the most common type of cancer in the U.S. – skin cancer.

Melanoma Monday 2023: The American Academy of Dermatology created Melanoma Monday, which occurs on the first Monday in May May 1 this year three weeks prior to National Safe Sun Week, to raise awareness of the disease’s symptoms, causes, and prevention, and the day has become associated with wearing black clothing. Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, affects one in fifty Americans at some stage in their lives. There are numerous ways to prevent melanoma, so spend extra time today learning how to lower your risk!

Australia, New Zealand, Israel.Thirty years ago, these three countries topped the list for incidence of melanoma, the least common but most dangerous form of skin cancer.