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Estimated new diagnoses in the US during 20200%
Melanoma represents just 2% of all skin cancers0
About 6,850 people are expected to die of melanomaLearn How
DecisionDx®-MelanomaCan Predict the Risk of Your Melanoma Recurring or Spreading
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Ultraviolet (UV)
Light Exposure
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Exposure
Exposure to UV light can put you at risk. Examples include frequent sun exposure and/or sunburns, sunbathing and tanning beds.
Personal or Family History of Skin Cancer
Personal or Family History of Skin Cancer
Developing any type of skin cancer increases your risk for melanoma. Having first-degree relatives who have had melanoma also increases your risk.
Fair Skin, Freckling,
and Light Hair
Fair Skin, Freckling, and Light Hair
Melanoma occurs most frequently in people with light skin complexions since they are least protected against UV radiation.
Moles
Moles
Moles are benign tumors that usually do not turn into melanoma, but people with many moles are at higher risk of developing melanoma.
Weakened Immune System
Weakened Immune System
People with organ transplants, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, genetic diseases, or other causes of immunosuppression are at higher risk.
Older Age
Older Age
The likelihood of developing melanoma increases with age, but it can also occur in younger people.