Friday, October 18, 2013

Communications About Family Members' Risk of Melanoma

Archives Of Dermatology

As many as 5% to 12% of patients with melanoma have a family history of the disease, and patients with a positive family history of melanoma should be observed closely because of their elevated risk. When the initial diagnosis of melanoma is made, dermatologists play a crucial role in communicating risk assessment to their patients and recommending that family members be screened.

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