{"id":11906,"date":"2017-07-18T13:16:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T17:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.wordpress.com\/?p=11906"},"modified":"2017-07-18T13:16:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T17:16:25","slug":"health-matters-melanoma-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=11906","title":{"rendered":"Health Matters: Melanoma Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, most often caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunshine or tanning beds that lead to the formation of malignant tumors. Thankfully, melanoma is highly curable when discovered early. That being said, it is also much more likely than other forms of skin cancer to spread if left untreated.<\/p>\n

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Risk Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

While melanoma only accounts for about one percent of all skin cancers, it accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths. Risk factors include a weakened immune system, fair skin or having a large number of moles, as well as family history.<\/p>\n

But the most common cause of melanoma is exposure to UV light. A history of sunburns, particularly during childhood, or excessive exposure to sunlight, may increase an individual\u2019s likelihood of developing melanoma.<\/p>\n

Prevention Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n