Talking Points

Talking Points

Melanoma risk in “sun, sea, and sangria” generation

July 18, 2016 at 10:41 pm


Melanoma risk in the “sun, sea and sangria” generation     Over the last 20 years the total number of melanoma skin cancers in the over 55s has trebled according to Cancer Research UK. This is equivalent to the incidence being 2.5 times higher in the over 55s compared with 1.6 times higher in younger […]

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Mole count estimates risk of melanoma

November 7, 2015 at 4:14 pm


More than 11 moles on arm the left arm signifies an increased risk of melanoma   Among the best recognised risk factors for melanoma is the total number of moles on a person’s skin. Individuals with more than 50 moles, and more so those with more than 100 moles,/ have an increased incidence of melanoma. […]

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