Melanoma: Current Incidence,Diagnosis, and Preventive Strategies |
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| Authors: | Jill C. Muhrer |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio;2. Department of Hematology and Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio;3. Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio;1. Department of medical oncology, institut Curie, 26, rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France;2. Department of radiology and nuclear medicine, institut Curie, 26, rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France;3. Department of surgical oncology, institut Curie, 26, rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France;4. Department of biostatistics, institut Curie, 26, rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France;5. Department of genetics, institut Curie, 26, rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France;1. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio 1, L’Aquila, Coppito 67100, Italy;2. Department of Radiology, Scientific Institute Hospital “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” S. Giovanni Rotondo, University of Foggia, v.le Cappuccini 1, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia 71013, Italy;3. Department of Medicine and Health Science “V. Tiberio”, University of Molise, Via F. De Santis, Campobasso 86100, Italy;4. Department of Internal and Experimental Medicine, Magrassi-Lanzara, Institute of Radiology, Second University of Naples, Via Pansini 6, Naples 80131, Italy;5. Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, Rheumatology Clinic, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio 1, L’Aquila, Coppito 67100, Italy |
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| Abstract: | Melanoma is a highly visible, increasingly common, and potentially lethal form of skin cancer. Risk factors include sun exposure, race, and family history. While most common in fair-skinned Caucasians, melanomas tend to occur on non sun-exposed areas among dark-skinned individuals and are associated with a poorer prognosis. Effective screening and early diagnosis are critical to survival, as complete excision offers the best hope of a cure. Primary care providers are in a unique position to screen, diagnose, and help patients prevent melanoma. |
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