According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 106,110 individuals (62,260 men and 43,850 women) will be diagnosed with melanoma in the United States in 2021, and approximately 7180 individuals (4600 men and 2580 women) will die from the disease. The risk for developing melanoma increases as individuals get older, with a median age at diagnosis of 65 years. However, it is also one of the most common cancers diagnosed in young adults, particularly in women aged <29 years. Although melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancer diagnoses, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. How much do you know about melanoma?
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