What are African American's risk of Dying from Skin Cancer (Melanoma)? (2574 hits)
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With the incidence of skin cancer on the rise, it has never been more important for the public to practice the prevention and detection steps that are key to avoiding melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Yet in the case of African Americans, detection may be more difficult because studies of African Americans who are diagnosed with melanoma have shown that the condition most often develops on non-sun-exposed areas of the body. This finding, along with the misconception that melanoma is not a significant threat for individuals with darker skin, may contribute to the higher mortality rates for this population. ...
