Sunday, December 25, 2005

If you've had it already you're at greater risk.

We've heard this before and this is hardly earth-shattering news but a recent report in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that you're at a greater risk for getting a second melanoma if you've already had one. If you aren't already extra vigilant after recovering from your first melanoma, you obviously should be.

Reuters
UPI

From Reuters:
Individuals diagnosed with a first malignant melanoma of the skin have a significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with a second malignant melanoma, according to a report in the current issue of the International Journal of Cancer.

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