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Melanoma Skin Cancer Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Learn about the risk factors for melanoma skin cancer and what you might be able to do to help lower your risk of getting melanoma.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that raises your chances of getting a disease such as cancer. Learn more about the risk factors for melanoma skin cancer.

Prevention

There is no sure way to prevent melanoma skin cancer. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk. Learn more.

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