Article
Melanoma epidemiology.
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America - 1 Jun 2009
Tucker Margaret A
Abstract excerpt
Melanoma is a complex, heterogeneous cancer that continues to increase in incidence. Multiple studies have consistently identified major host and environmental risk factors for melanoma. Nevi, particularly dysplastic nevi, confer much higher risks than most pigmentary characteristics. Ultraviolet radiation exposure is the predominant environmental risk factor for melanoma. Recently, both rare high risk...
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