Skin Cancer: Sun Exposure & Genetics

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Skin Cancer: Sun Exposure & Genetics

The Surgeon General’s call to action to prevent skin cancer, July 2014

CDC information: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.

CDC information: Risk factors for skin cancer include family history-know your family history

Genetics of skin cancer, from the National Cancer Institute

Did you know? 286 genes have been reported in relation to risk and outcomes of skin cancer, including 17 genomewide association studies and 29 meta analyses. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator

Learn about genetic disorders and tests associated with skin cancer from the NIH Genetic Testing Registry